Direct Support Professional

RadNet, Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey in Philadelphia, PA is hiring Direct Support Professionals for the 3rd shift with weekends. The role offers a Tue-Sat schedule and a pay rate of $16.75 per hour.

We seek compassionate caregivers to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in various settings, helping them reach their fullest potential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in a home health aide or similar setting.
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is preferred.
• Desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to achieve daily living goals per the Individual Support Plan.
• Support social and communication skills in diverse settings.
• Provide personal care assistance and help with hygiene.
• Encourage independence and life skills such as housekeeping and laundry.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Experience in home health aide

IDD support experience

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

3rd Shift - with week-ends

Work Schedule

TUESDAY - SATURDAY, 12:00AM -8:00AM

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 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.

Description

Position: Direct Support Professional

Schedule: 3rd shift with weekends
Pay Rate:$16.75

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 in ourPhiladelphialocation.

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 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, teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.

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.

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!

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.