Direct Support Professional - Coraopolis, PA

Merakey; Kenmawr (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Care.com access

EAP

Job summary

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Coraopolis, PA. No experience required, as paid training is provided. Hiring for all shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd) with an enhanced pay option up to $18.25 per hour. Work supports individuals in a range of activities and settings, helping them build daily living skills and independence.

Merakey offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, and DailyPay, and values diversity as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, housekeeping and laundry.
• Support individuals in social and communication skills, and community activities.
• Encourage and mentor individuals to achieve goals and independence.

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Coraopolis, PA

$18.25 with the selection of the Enhanced Pay optionOur ideal 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. Spend your day in

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 seekingDirect Support Professionalsto join our team in ourCoraopolis, PAlocations.

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 providePAIDtraining.

Hiring for all shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Earn up to $18.25 with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option

Our ideal 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. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping, and laundry. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• 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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: