Direct Support Professional- Home and Community

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Mus have high school diploma or GED.

  Position

  Direct Support Professional

  Location

  Punxsutawney , PA

  Pay Rate

  Earn $18.50/hour.

  Shifts Available

  As Per Client Needs

  Key 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, transportation.
  • Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained).
  • Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

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  DSP Position: IDD Services

  Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

  • You’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.
  • You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

  What Merakey Offers YOU

  • 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

  We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

  • 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.

  Merakey Strictly Follows a Zero-Tolerance Policy for Abuse

  Our Commitment To Diversity

  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!

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