Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Sheridan (CA); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts and savings programs

Job summary

A non-profit service provider in California is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Sheridan. In this role, you will support individuals with personal care, communication, and social skills development. The position offers a starting pay of $26/hour with an increase upon certification as a Registered Behavior Technician. Employees enjoy generous benefits including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and educational opportunities. Join a compassionate team committed to enhancing the lives of those served.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication skills to aid personal care and social development.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in various settings to enhance their health and dignity.
• Assist with personal care and communication development.
• Promote social skills among individuals.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Communication

Social skill development

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.

Position Details

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our programs in Sheridan, CA. Our DSPs interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

Compensation

• Earn $26.00/hour.

Note: We provide professional development training, support, and resources to help you obtain your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification. Upon certification, you’ll receive a $2/hour pay increase = $28.00/hour.

Life at Merakey: DSP Spotlight

• Get an inside look at life as a DSP at Merakey through our DSP Spotlight Page. Hear directly from our team about what makes Merakey a place where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day.

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: https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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!