Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being program

Backup care

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey in Jenkintown, PA is looking for dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team at the Jenkintown location and help individuals reach their fullest potential.

The role involves assisting with daily living activities, encouraging independence, and mentoring participants in social and communication skills, following individualized plans.

No experience required as paid training is provided; benefits include comprehensive coverage, retirement options, and access to wellness resources.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a home health aide setting or school setting with individuals with IDD preferred.
• Desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Create long-term impacts on consumers’ lives by mentoring and coaching.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care to foster independence.
• Support social and communication skills development per Individual Support Plan.
• Follow Individual Support Plan and document progress.

Skills

Driver's license

18 years old

Desire to help others

Care experience preferred

Education

HS diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Job description

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Position:

Direct Support Professional

Pay Rate:

Earn up to $21.25/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available:

Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday from 11:00PM - 7:00AM

Are 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 to join our team at our program in our Jenkintown location.

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!

Position Details

Our ideal Direct Support Professional candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their consumer’s lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individual Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills. Enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care. Foster a true sense of pride in your individual, by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.

Benefits

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

• 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!