Direct Support Professional Home and Community

Merakey; Kittanning, Northern (Armstrong County, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Limited benefits (vision/dental)

Job summary

Merakey is seeking PRN Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Kittanning, PA and surrounding areas. The base salary is $18.50 per hour. DSPs interact and support individuals in personal care, communication, and social skill development to improve health, safety, dignity, and overall contentment.

We are hiring immediately for roles across multiple locations with flexible scheduling to meet ISP needs. A valid driver’s license, being over 18, and owning a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Over 18 years of age
• Need own vehicle

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Professionals assist individuals in personal care, communication and social skill development across various settings.
• Support health, safety, dignity and contentment of individuals served by providing training and day-to-day assistance.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Professional Home and Community

#112674

Multiple Locations

Position Type

PRN (no set schedule or hours)

Shift

PRN Only

Work Schedule

According to the needs of the individual's ISP

Requirements

Valid Driver's License

Over 18 years of age

need own vehicle

Description

Base salary is 18.50 per hr

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 PRN Direct Support Professionals to join our team in our Kittanning, PA and surrounding areas.

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!

Our Direct 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.