Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them

Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance

Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits

Employee Referral Bonuses

Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

A leading non-profit service provider is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Beaver, PA. This role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and offers flexible schedules, daily pay access, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare. No prior experience is necessary, as paid training will be provided. Ideal candidates are compassionate and reliable, ready to make a difference in the community by helping others achieve independence and personal goals. Apply now to join this rewarding career!

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individuals needed.
• No experience required – paid training provided.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life skills development and community engagement.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Communication skills

Ability to assist with personal care

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Beaver, PA

Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.00/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available: 2nd 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 Greensburg, PA in our Home and Community Division.

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

To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here… DSP Spotlight Page

To see what it’s all about, click here… DSP Position: IDD Services

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

• 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 across 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!

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.