Direct Support Professional

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals.
• Enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills.
• Assist with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Teach individuals to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong desire to create long-term impacts on their consumer’s lives.
• Desire to encourage, mentor, and coach others to achieve their goals.
• Ability to assist with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Ability to teach individuals to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.

Benefits

• No experience required - we provide PAID training.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Pay

Earn up to $18.75/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Schedule

Shifts available: 3rd shift with weekends.

About the Role

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team at our program in our Philadelphia location. 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!

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.

Merakey

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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!