Caregiver - First Shift

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

Merakey is hiring an Individual Support Specialist to join our IDD Division in Pennsylvania. You’ll provide direct care and support with daily living activities and help individuals build independence.

No experience is required — we provide paid training, and you'll learn valuable skills in a mission-driven nonprofit setting. Competitive hourly pay and meaningful, hands-on work await you.

Join a supportive team offering flexible shifts, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow within Merakey.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Must be 18 years of age.

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

Skills

ADLs

Personal care

Mobility

Meal preparation

Household tasks

Social skills

Community support

Transportation

Documentation

Medication support

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Position: Individual Support Specialist

Location: Coraopolis, McKees Rocks, and Sewickley, PA

Pay Rate: Base $16.25/hour. Earn up to $21.25/ hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option and qualifying house differential.

Shifts available: Day

Merakey is Hiring Individual Support Specialist

Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Coraopolis, PA in our IDD Division.

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, Direct Support Professional or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct careand 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

To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here… DSP Spotlight Page

To see what it’s all about, click here…. DSP Position: IDD Services

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), 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.

Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU:

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 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!

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.

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