Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Cresson (Cambria County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,514,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health benefits

Care.com Membership

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Merakey in Cresson, PA is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide direct care and assist with daily living activities. Earn up to $18.25/hour with Enhanced Pay, with a shift from 3 pm to 11 pm, including weekends. No experience required – paid training is provided.

Join a mission-driven team at Merakey, a leading nonprofit provider of developmental and behavioral health services. Be a caregiver, mentor, and advocate in a role that supports independence and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• No experience required – paid training provided.

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

Direct care

ADLs

Personal care

Mobility support

Transportation

Documentation

Job description

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

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

Description

Position: Direct Support Professional
Location:Cresson , PA
Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.25/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shift: 3 pm - 11 pm with weekends .

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 Cresson, PA .

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:

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

• DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
• Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
• Care.com Membership
• Cell Phone Discounts

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!

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