Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Employee referrals

Care.com membership

Cell phone discounts

Paid training

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in St. Thomas, PA for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division. Earn up to $18.75/hour with Enhanced Pay; $16.75/hour without Enhanced Pay.

Shift: Evenings on 2nd Shift (4pm–Midnight) with weekend rotation. No experience required—paid training provided. Provide direct care and support with ADLs, personal care, mobility, and meal prep, plus life skills and community transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.

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.

Skills

18 years of age

Valid driver's license

Job description

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Position

Direct Support Professional

Location

St. Thomas, PA

Pay Rate

Earn up to $18.75/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $16.75/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay.

Shifts available

Evenings on 2nd Shift: 4pm to Midnight, with weekend rotation

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 St. Thomas, PA in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 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

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

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!