Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old.
• A high school diploma/G.E.D. is preferred.
• Related experience is helpful.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Provides direct, individualized care to residents in a residential setting.

• Supports daily living activities.
• Promotes skill development.
• Ensures a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
• Assists with personal care.
• Implements treatment and behavior plans.
• Supports recreational and community activities.
• Documents resident progress.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains residents’ living spaces.
• Transports residents to community activities.
• Participates in ongoing training and staff meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• 00io Retirement plan – both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay – access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About the Role

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team in the Pittsburgh-Crafton area. Start at $17/hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $19/hour through enhanced pay. 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts positions available.

Position Details

The Direct Support Professional provides direct, individualized care to residents in a residential setting. This role supports daily living activities, promotes skill development, and ensures a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, implementing treatment and behavior plans, supporting recreational and community activities, documenting resident progress, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. The DSP also helps maintain residents’ living spaces, transports residents to community activities, and participates in ongoing training and staff meetings.

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.

About 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!