Direct Support Professional

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. (Prefer candidates have their own transportation).
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.

Responsibilities

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.

Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings.

Assist with daily and personal activities to enhance the independence of those you work with.

Qualifications

Strong desire to create long-term impacts on individuals' lives.

Desire to encourage, mentor, and coach others to achieve their goals.

Skills

Ability to teach daily living activities such as housekeeping and laundry.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans.
• Competitive compensation plans.
• Work/Life balance.
• Flexible schedules.
• Cell phone discount plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$18.13 per hour.

Schedule

Sunday 9am to 9pm.

About the Role

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!

Merakey

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.