Home and Community Direct Support Professional

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals' lives.
• An enjoyment in encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals.
• A desire to make memories with our individuals in various settings.
• A passion for fostering independence and teaching daily living activities.
• A commitment to enhancing the independence of those they work with.

Benefits

• DailyPay – access your pay when you need it!
• Roth (after-tax) retirement plan options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, and financial services.
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About the Role

We are seeking PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Sippensville, PA. This is an immediate opportunity for those who are caregivers, direct care workers, home health aides, or have always wanted to be one. No experience is required as we provide paid training. You can earn up to $18.50 per hour.

To learn more about what our current DSPs say about working at Merakey, please click here.

Our 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. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping, and laundry. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. We 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.

We strictly follow a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!