Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 22,386 - 25,141; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Care.com Membership

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Sunbury, PA. This role involves supporting individuals with daily living activities, including personal care and housekeeping. If you're looking to make a positive impact in people's lives, this is a great opportunity!

No experience is needed as Merakey provides paid training. The role pays $16.25/hr, with potential earnings up to $18.25/hr with enhanced pay options. Enjoy flexible schedules and benefits like DailyPay and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Related experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals following their Support Plans.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Foster independence and encourage social skills.

Skills

Mentoring

Encouragement

Coaching

Personal care

Housekeeping

Laundry

Education

High School diploma / G.E.D.

Job description

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years old.
• A High School diploma / G.E.D. is preferred.
• Related experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Candidate Profile

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on individuals' lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals.

Job Description

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at the program in Sunbury, PA. 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! No Experience Required – We Provide PAID Training. Your day will involve working with individuals, following their Support Plans, and helping them with daily living activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and laundry. You will have the opportunity to work in parks and sensory gardens, fostering independence and encouraging social and communication skills.

Compensation

This role pays $16.25/hr. Earn up to $2.00 more/hr with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option.

Benefits

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

EEO Statement

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!