Direct Support Professional
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
Qualifications
- Strong desire to create long-term impacts on individuals' lives.
- Enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals.
- Ability to teach individuals daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.
- Assist with daily and personal activities to enhance independence.
About the Role
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Pay
$16 per hour. Enhanced pay of $18.00 available.
Schedule
Flexible schedules are offered.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans.
- Competitive compensation plans.
- Work/Life balance.
- Flexible schedules.
- Cell phone discount plan.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Additional benefits may include paid training and professional development opportunities.