Direct Support Professional

Merakey; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – access earnings when needed

Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance

Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits

Employee Referral Bonuses

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Paid Training & Career Development

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Coraopolis, PA in our Home and Community Division. No experience required – paid training provided to help you start a meaningful career in human services.

As a DSP you’ll assist with ADLs, personal care, mobility, meal prep, and life skills in daily activities while supporting community engagement and transportation. Flexible evenings, overnights and weekends available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No experience required – paid training provided.

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.

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Coraopolis PA,
Pay Rate: Earn up to $20.59/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $18.59/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay.

Shifts available: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!
Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Coraopolis, PA in our Home and Community Division .

Whether youre an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide , or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

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) , youll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Youll 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. Youll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU:

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

• - 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 !

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• - Must be at least 18 years of age.
• - Related experience is helpful.

Ready to make a difference?