Direct Support Professional

About the Role

Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Philadelphia, PA in our IDD Division. Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services, this is your opportunity. No experience is required—we provide paid training!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills.
• Provide community support and transportation.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained).
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

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.

Pay

$16.75 per hour

Schedule

• Sunday: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Saturday: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Wednesday: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Benefits

• DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them.
• Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance.
• Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Care.com Membership.
• Cell Phone Discounts.
• Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities.

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.