Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Ramona (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Care.com access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Learning platform access

Job summary

Merakey is a national nonprofit provider of developmental and behavioral health services. This role supports individuals with developmental disabilities through behavioral services and requires caring, patient interaction and adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate has at least six months of direct care experience, a high school diploma or GED, and will pursue DSP 1/2 and RBT certifications within the first year. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Dual Diagnosis experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• DSP 1 and DSP 2 certifications within 12 months of hire date.
• RBT certification within 12 months of hire date.

Skills

Direct care experience

Dual Diagnosis experience preferred

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

DSP 1 certification

DSP 2 certification

RBT certification

Job description

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Dual Diagnose experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must have at least six months of experienceproviding direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services; and
• Required to complete a DSP 1 and DSP 2 certification, within 1 year of hired date.
• Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification within 1 year of hired date.

Description

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• 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.

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!

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.