Day Support Counselor

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Referral bonuses

Care.com membership

Phone discounts

Paid training

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Philadelphia, PA 19115. This role provides direct care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including ADLs, personal care, mobility, and community participation.

Training is provided, no experience required. We offer flexible PRN shifts, daily pay options, and a strong commitment to safety, diversity, and growth within a supportive nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providedirect careand support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Assist withpersonal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
• Supportlife skills development, including household tasks and social skills
• Providecommunity support, transportation
• Promotehealth, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
• Complete requireddocumentation, progress notes, and service logs

Skills

ADLs

Personal care

Mobility

Meal prep

Life skills

Community support

Transportation

Medication support

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Job description

Position:Direct Support Professional
Location:Philadelphia, PA.19115
Pay Rate:$17/hr

Shifts available: PRN

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!

Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seekingmission-driven, compassionate, and reliableindividuals to join our team inPhiladelphia, PA. in our IDD Division.

Whether you're an experiencedCaregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services - this is your opportunity.No experience required - we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities

• Providedirect careand support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Assist withpersonal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
• Supportlife skills development, including household tasks and social skills
• Providecommunity support, transportation
• Promotehealth, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
• Complete requireddocumentation, progress notes, and service logs

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity

As aDirect 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

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.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Our Commitment to Diversity

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 allVeterans to apply!

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
• Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred.
• Community Participation Support certificate preferred