Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Healthcare advocacy

Goga well-being platform

Bright Horizons backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services with a wide national footprint. The organization seeks compassionate individuals to join reception or field support roles, ensuring person-centered care for individuals with diverse needs.

Ideal candidates have a valid driver's license, are at least 18 years old, and may have a High School diploma or GED. Experience in home health aid or school settings is preferred, reflecting Merakey's mission to help

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Benefits

• 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 Bright Horizons 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!

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred Qualifications:

• Verifiable High School diploma/G.E. D preferred.
• Experience in a home health aid, 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.