Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Care.com backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Escondido, CA team. DSPs support individuals with developmental disabilities across community, family, and home settings and assist with behavior plans, personal care, and social skills development.

We offer $26-$28 per hour, with a pay increase of $2 per hour after earning RBT certification. Candidates must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, and complete DSP1/DSP2 within one year, plus RBT certification within one year.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED.
• Dual Diagnosis experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Six months of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on behavioral services.
• DSP1 and DSP2 certifications must be completed within 1 year of hire.
• RBT certification must be completed within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and support individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings.
• Assist with direct care and implementation of behavior plans.
• Help with personal care, communication and social skill development.

Skills

Direct care

Behavioral services

Communication

Driver's license

RBT certification

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Direct Support Professional#111224Escondido, California, United StatesApply### Position TypeFull-Time### ShiftMultiple Shifts### Work ScheduleVarious Schedules With Weekends### Requirements**The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:*** Must be at least 18 years old.* Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D.* Dual Diagnose experience preferred.* A valid driver's license is required.* Must have at least six months of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services; and* Required to complete a DSP 1 and DSP 2 certification, within 1 year of hired date.* Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification within 1 year of hired date.### DescriptionAre 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** (DSPs) to join our team at our program in **Escondido, CA.**If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!**Earn $26 - $28 per hour (rate increases to $2 per hour once you have received your RBT – Registered Behavioral Technician certification).**Our **Direct Support Professionals**(DSPs) interact and support our individuals with development disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.**Benefits**Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:* 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!