Direct Support Professional | Flexible Schedules & DailyPay

Merakey; Wyncote (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance

Health, Dental, Vision

Employee Referral Bonuses

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Paid Training & Career Development

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals to join our IDD services in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement.

Training is provided, no experience required, with opportunities for growth within a mission-driven nonprofit. Join a team that helps individuals build independence, social skills, and daily living capabilities while

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D 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.

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

Skills

Age 18+

Driver's license

Experience in home health aide / IDD

Desire to help others

Education

High School diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals to join our IDD services in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement.

Training is provided, no experience required, with opportunities for growth within a mission-driven nonprofit. Join a team that helps individuals build independence, social skills, and daily living capabilities while