Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,796,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options

DailyPay access

Educational partnerships and tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on travel and entertainment

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Philadelphia, PA, to assist individuals with disabilities in their daily activities. We offer paid training and an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Our ideal candidates are passionate about helping others, enjoy mentoring, and are looking for a rewarding career path. Competitive pay of up to $16.25/hour along with comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in a home health aide setting or working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Encourage and mentor individuals to achieve their goals.
• Perform work under supervision of the House Manager.

Skills

Desire to help others

Experience with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities

Valid driver’s license

Dual Diagnosis experience

Job description

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 (DSPs) 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! No experience required – we provide PAID training. Earn up to $16.25/hour. 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. 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.

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 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.

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. 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!

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 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.
• Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred.

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