Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Education and tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services seeking dedicated care professionals. The role requires at least 18 years old, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.

Candidates should have 6 months of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on behavioral services. Certifications in DSP1/2 and RBT are required within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• At least 6 months of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on behavioral services.

Skills

Driver's license

Direct care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DSP1 Certification

DSP2 Certification

RBT Certification

Job description

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.

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!

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a verifiable High School Diploma/G.E.D.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must haveat least 6 months of experienceproviding direct care toindividuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services

Certification Requirements:

Merakey will provide access to the necessary training and support to help employees meet these requirements. These must be completedwithin 1 year of hire:

DSP 1 and DSP 2 Certification – Required within 12 months of hire.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification – Required within 12 months of hire.

Dual Diagnose experience is a PLUS!

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