Direct Support Professional

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seekingDirect Support Professionals(DSPs) to join our team at our programs inCoroapolis, PA.

POSITION DETAILS:

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individual 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 price 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.

COMPENSATION:

• Earn $17.00/hour

Life at Merakey: DSP Spotlight

• Get an inside look at life as a DSP at Merakey through ourDSPSpotlightPage. Hear directly from our team about what makes Merakey a place where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day.
  
  

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!

The ideal candidatemust meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Related experience is helpful
• Verifiable HS diploma or GED is preferred

Note:NO experience required- we providePAIDTraining