Direct Support Professional

Merakey; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary limited benefits (medical, a

EAP

Job summary

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. The role involves working with individuals and families across our network, with emphasis on supporting growth and well-being.

This posting notes requirements such as being 18+, a driver's license if needed, English proficiency, and willingness to flexible schedule; Merakey offers benefits like DailyPay, retirement options, EAP, and learning resources.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license, if required.
• Ability to read, speak, write and comprehend the English language.
• Must have desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
• Completes PPD testing and Physical Examination upon hire and minimally every 2 years thereafter, if required.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to model, teach, and encourage socially-acceptable behaviors as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

• Certification-Registered Behavior Technician or licensed psychiatric technician; or become a registered behavior technician within twelve months of initial employment.
• 6 months experience working with IDD/MH population or equivalent

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (Please list other job requirements)

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license, if required
• Ability to read, speak, write and comprehend the English language
• Must have desire to help others reach their fullest potential
• Completes PPD testing and Physical Examination upon hire and minimally every 2 years thereafter, if required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed
• Ability to model, teach, and encourage socially-acceptable behaviors as needed

Description

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.