Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Industry (Beaver County); On-site; USD 33,696 - 41,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules

Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits

Employee Referral Bonuses

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Merakey, located in Beaver, PA, is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing direct care and support with daily living activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No prior experience is required as paid training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact.

Merakey values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules, DailyPay, health benefits, and career development opportunities.

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 and transportation.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Communication skills

Personal care assistance

Mobility support

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Beaver, PA

Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.00/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available: Double shift 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 Beaver, PA in our Home and Community 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 and 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
• 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

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 each year.

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.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.

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