Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on entertainment and lifestyle

Job summary

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join their Yuba City, CA program. This role involves supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through direct care and behavior plan implementation.

You will earn $24 - $26 per hour, with increases available post-certification. Comprehensive medical, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities are part of the package.

Join a caring team dedicated to making a difference!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Required to complete DSP 1, DSP 2, and RBT certifications within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interact and support individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with direct care including personal care and behavior plan implementation.

Skills

Direct care experience

Behavioral services

Dual Diagnose experience

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Dual Diagnose experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must have at least six months of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services; and
• Required to complete a DSP 1 and DSP 2 certification, within 1 year of hired date.
• Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification within 1 year of hired date.

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 in Yuba City, CA. 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!

Earn $24 - $26 per hour (rate increases to $2 per hour once you have received your RBT – Registered Behavioral Technician certification).

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

Benefits

• 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.

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!