Direct Support Professional

merakeycareers; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Care.com backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Redding, CA to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings. You will help with direct care, personal care, communication, and social skills, following individualized behavior plans and supervision.

The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $17.50 and opportunities to grow within a supportive, mission-driven nonprofit. We provide comprehensive benefits and a flexible, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) preferred.
• Prior caregiving/home health aide experience is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support per individual plans.
• Assist with personal care, communication, and social skill development.
• Implement behavior plans as directed by supervisors.
• Support individuals in community, family or home settings and training.

Skills

Direct Care

Caregiving

ADL support

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 Redding, CA.

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!

Earn $17.50/hr

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals with development disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

Benefits

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.

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. 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) preferred, especially personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing
• Prior experience in a caregiving, personal care assistant, or home health aide role is a PLUS!