Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,468 - 26,303; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization in Philadelphia seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with daily living activities and enhance their independence. Ideal candidates will have a passion for caregiving and will be responsible for personal care, mentoring, and following individualized support plans. This position offers flexible schedules and a starting pay rate of $16.25 per hour, making it an ideal opportunity for caregivers looking to make a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to create long-term impacts on individuals' lives.
• Experience or background as a caregiver or direct care worker is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Teach daily living activities like housekeeping and laundry.
• Follow the Individual Support Plan to enhance independence.

Skills

Encouraging and mentoring

Personal care assistance

Communication skills

Job 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 (DSP) to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.

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!

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long‑term impacts on their individuals’ 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.

Earn $16.25 per hour.

Benefits

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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!