Direct Support Professional - Johnstown - Johnstown, PA

Merakey; Ebensburg (Cambria County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Limited benefits through American Work

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On the Goga well-being platform

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on a PRN basis to support individuals in Blair County, PA and surrounding areas. The role focuses on personal care, communication, and social skills development, with a mission to enhance health, safety, dignity, and contentment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Merakey welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and offers benefits to match flexible work arrangements, including DailyPay and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must have Reliable Personal Vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train individuals in personal care, communication, and social skills.
• Support individuals in varying settings to ensure health, safety, dignity, and contentment.
• Provide direct care and companionship as a DSP on a PRN basis.

Skills

Age 18+

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Johnstown , PA

Pay Rate: Earn 18.50per hr

Shifts available: Days , prn

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!

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 Blair County, 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!

Position Details

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.

Benefits

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!

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of Age or Older
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have Reliable Personal Vehicle.