Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance

Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits

Employee Referral Bonuses

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Pittsburgh, PA, to provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Applicants will join a compassionate team, helping clients achieve independence and navigate daily living tasks. No experience required as paid training is provided.

Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and promoting well-being. Merakey offers flexible schedules, health benefits, and growth opportunities, making this a rewarding career choice.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills.
• Provide community support and transportation.
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Communication skills

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Location: Pittsburgh, PA Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.25/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available: Day Program

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals! Merakey, a leading non‑profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission‑driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA in our IDD Division.

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services this is your opportunity. No experience required we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
• Provide community support, transportation
• Promote health, safety, and well‑being, including medication support (as trained)
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs

To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here DSP Spotlight Page

To see what it’s all about, click here DSP Position: IDD Services

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU:

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

• DailyPay access your earnings when you need them
• Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
• Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Care.com Membership
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

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!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today at to learn more.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License.