Direct Support Professional
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Verifiable High School diploma/G.E. D preferred.
- Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Verifiable High School diploma/G.E. D preferred.
- Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Free online personal development classes.
About the Role
At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!
Schedule
FRIDAY - MONDAY, 8:00AM -4:00PM
Starting Pay
$16.25
Pay
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Schedule
FRIDAY - MONDAY, 8:00AM -4:00PM
Benefits
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!