Direct Care Worker - Second Shift

Merakey; Derry Township (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 152,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Hearing benefits

Referral bonuses

Care.com membership

Cell phone discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental and behavioral health needs in PA. Roles include direct care, ADL support, and community transportation, with paid training provided and competitive benefits.

Shifts include 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 11 pm) with no weekends or rotating weekends available, offering a pathway to grow within a mission‑driven, nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• No experience required; paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with ADLs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and meals.
• Support life skills and community transportation.
• Complete documentation and logs.

Skills

ADLs support

Transportation assistance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Hummelstown, PA, Middletown, PA, Harrisburg, PA

Pay Rate: Up to$17 /hr (Up to $19/hr with Enhanced Pay option)

Shifts available: 2ndshift (2:30 pm - 11 pm, no weekends and rotating weekends available)

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!

Merakey, a leading non‑profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission‑driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team.

Whether you're an experienced Caregiver, 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

• 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, transportation


• Promote health, safety, and well‑being, including medication support (as trained)


• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

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

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.


• Retirement plan -- both pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options available for employee contributions.


• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!


• On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.


• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.


• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.


• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.


• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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 under‑represented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Must be 18 years old.


• Valid drivers License is required


• Related experience is helpful