Direct Support Professional

merakeycareers; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance

Health, Dental, Vision, and Ear/Bodily

Employee Referral Bonuses

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Paid Training & Career Development

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Harrisburg, PA. Earn $17/hour as PRN staff with all shifts possible and a minimum of 16 hours per month. Paid training provided, no experience required, and benefits available.

Responsibilities include direct care, ADLs, personal care, mobility support, life skills, transportation, and documentation. Join a mission-driven team and help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve independence.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• No experience required – we provide paid training!

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

Caregiving

ADL support

Transportation assistance

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Harrisburg

Pay Rate: Earn $17/hour as a PRN staff

Shifts available: All shifts are possible, with the expectation to work 16 hours per month at minimum

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 Harrisburg, 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:

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides but may be limited for PRN staff:

• 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

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