Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Aylett (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Care.com backup care

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals/Team Associates in Aylett, Virginia to support individuals with disabilities, promoting participation in family, community, cultural and religious activities. No experience required—paid training is provided.

You will work with a team dedicated to person-centered care across varied settings. The role offers $16.50 per hour, with the Enhanced Pay Option adding $2.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Preferred 1+ year experience in a home health aide or school setting with individuals with IDD.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through teaching, coaching, modeling, and accompanying them in activities and events.
• Promote person-centered care and document activities of daily living in a safe, sanitary environment.
• Uphold dignity and respect of individuals served.

Skills

Driver’s license

18+ years old

Disabilities experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license
• Preferred 1+ year experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license
• Preferred 1+ year experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license
• Preferred 1+ year experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Direct Support Professional

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals/Team Associates to join our team in our Aylett, Virginia location. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide this is the opportunity for you.

Position Details

Our Direct Support Professionals/Team Associates are responsible for supporting individuals through teaching, coaching, modeling, and accompanying individuals with disabilities so that they are involved in family, neighborhood, civic, cultural, and religious activities and events. In a variety of settings, the DSP will work with individuals with varying degrees of medical and mental health diagnoses and abilities. DSP uphold dignity and respect of individual(s) served by promoting person-centered care while documenting and assisting activities of daily living in a safe and sanitary environment.

No Experience Required - We Provide PAID Training.

Position pays $16.50/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option you can earn an additional $2.00 an hour.

Benefits

• 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 underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!