Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Pemberton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary benefits through Americanim

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Well-being platform

Discount programs

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities, under the supervision of the House Manager, to foster independence and growth.

Pay rate is $18.13/hr. Schedule includes Monday and Wednesday 4p-12a, Saturday 8-4, and Sunday 4-12. We are seeking caring, dedicated caregivers ready to start fast.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old.
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred.
• NADD DSP Certification training within first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.
• Ensure safety and well-being under supervision of the House Manager.
• Encourage independence and personal growth for residents.
• Maintain a respectful, supportive, and caring environment.

Skills

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Dual Diagnosis Experience

NADD DSP Certification Training within

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Monday and Wednesday 4p-12a, Saturday 8-4 and Sunday 4-12

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D
• A valid driver's license is required.
• 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred.
• NADD DSP Certification training within first year of employment.

Description

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 (DSPs) to join our team.

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!

Pay Rate- $18.13/hr

Our ideal DSP candidatewill have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

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