Direct Support Professional- Home and Community

Merakey; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules

Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits

Employee Referral Bonuses

Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Kittanning, PA to join their Home and Community Division. The role involves providing direct care to individuals with intellectual disabilities, assisting with daily living activities, and promoting health and safety.

No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided. Benefits include flexible schedules, DailyPay, and health insurance. Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply today!

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individuals to support clients.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
• No experience required – paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Support life skills development and community engagement.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patient

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Direct Support Professional

Location

Kittanning, PA

Pay Rate

Earn $18.50/hour.

Shifts available

As Per Client Needs

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!

Merakey, a leading non‑profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission‑driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Kittanning, PA in our Home and Community Division.

Whether you're an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services – this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

Key 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

To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here... DSP Spotlight Page

To see what it's all about, click here.... DSP Position: IDD Services

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories - from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You'll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

• DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
• Flexible Schedules & Work‑Life Balance
• Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Care.com Membership
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

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's Commitment to Diversity

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!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.

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

Mus have high school diploma or GED