Direct Support Professional- Home and Community

Merakey; Cresson (Cambria County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

EAP

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Learning portal

Job summary

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in the Cresson/Gallitzin, PA area on a PRN basis. The role focuses on providing compassionate support to individuals, assisting with personal care, communication, and social skills to improve daily living and independence.

As part of Merakey, you will work in a respectful, diverse environment with opportunities for meaningful impact. Pay rate is $18.50 per hour and benefits tailored to flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Professionals provide care in a variety of potential settings to support health, safety, dignity and contentment of individuals.
• Assist and train individuals in areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.
• Join our Merakey team as Direct Support Professionals at the Cresson/Gallitzin, PA location and work on a PRN basis.
• Follow Merakey policies and maintain commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Skills

Must be 18

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Direct Support Professional- Home and Community

#112675

Multiple Locations

Position Type

PRN (no set schedule or hours)

Shift

PRN Only

Work Schedule

PRN

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Description

Position: Direct Support Professional
Location:Cresson , PA
Pay Rate:18.50 /hour

Direct Support Professional

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 to join our team in ourCresson/Gallitzin, PAlocation.

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!

OurDirect Support Professionals(DSPs) interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

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 offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

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