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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

Work in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager.

Review 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

No experience required - We Provide PAID Training.

The ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals.

Skills

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

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

Benefits

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

Pay

$18.13 per hour

Schedule

• Sun 9a-9p
• Thurs 3p-11p

About 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.