Lead Direct Support Professional
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a verifiable High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- At least 1 year of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services.
- Certification Requirements:
- DSP 1 and DSP 2 Certification – Required within 12 months of hire.
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification – Required within 60 days of hire.
- Preferred Qualifications: Dual Diagnose experience is a PLUS!
Compensation
Earn $22.00/hour. Upon obtaining the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, you'll receive a $2/hour pay increase, reaching $24.00/hour.
Benefits
- DailyPay – access your pay when you need it!
- Retirement plan – both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring 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 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 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!