Direct Support Professional Specialized

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• A valid drivers license is required
• 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred
• NADD DSP Certification training within first year of employment

Responsibilities

Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives
• Enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals
• Teach individuals to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

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

Pay

Pay Rate: 19.13 per/hr

Schedule

Shift: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 12a-8a

About the Role

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Pemberton, NJ. This is an immediate opening where no experience is required - we provide paid training. 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.