Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules

Health Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Training & Career Development

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Certified Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Sunbury, PA to provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will assist with ADLs, personal care, mobility, meal prep, and community transportation in a compassionate, person-centered setting.

Shifts include 1st, 2nd, 3rd and weekends with hourly pay of $17 and flexible scheduling; benefits include DailyPay, health coverage, and career growth opportunities.

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, transportation
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs

Skills

Age requirement

Driver's license

Job description

Requirements

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

Requirements

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

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

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

Position:

Certified Direct Support Professional

Location:

Sunbury

Pay Rate

$17/hour as PRN

Shifts available

1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekends

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

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

• 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!