Direct Su[pport Professional

Merakey; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Referral bonuses

Care.com membership

Phone discounts

Paid training & career development

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Coraopolis, PA to assist individuals with daily living activities and community participation. No experience required – paid training provided and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven, non-profit provider of behavioral health services.

As a DSP, you will support ADLs, personal care, mobility, meal prep, and transportation while maintaining health and safety.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Ability to assist with ADLs and personal care.
• Accurate documentation and progress notes.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Driver's license may be required for community-based tasks.

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

Direct care

ADLs

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Coraopolis , PA
Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.00/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available: 3rd shift

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 in Coraopolis , PA in our Home and Community Division .

Whether youre 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) , youll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Youll 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. Youll 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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

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 all Veterans to apply !

• A current and valid driver's license is required for community-based homes.
• Related experience is helpful.