Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Merakey in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join their team. This role involves assisting individuals with daily living activities and fostering their independence. No experience is required as paid training is provided.

The ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and preferably have a high school diploma or experience in a relevant setting. Merakey offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in a home health aide or school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Encourage, mentor, and coach individuals to achieve their goals.
• Follow procedures under the supervision of the House Manager.

Skills

Desire to help others

Mentoring and coaching

Housekeeping skills

Education

High School diploma/GED preferred

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.

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or have always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

Earn $16/hour.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Our ideal Direct Support Professional (DSP) candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals’ lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individuals by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Key Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High School diploma/GE.D. is preferred.
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Benefits

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.