Direct Support Professional - Mechanicsburg

Merakey; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Access to Care.com for backup care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On the Go well-being platform

Employee discounts and savings

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey, a non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is hiring PRN Direct Support Professionals in the Mechanicsburg, PA area. DSPs support individuals in personal care, communication, and social skills, helping ensure health, safety, dignity, and contentment.

The role involves working with an extraordinary team, providing training, and delivering compassionate care across diverse settings. DailyPay and other benefits are available to support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as caregiver or direct care worker preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train individuals in personal care, communication, and social skills.
• Support health, safety, dignity, and contentment in all activities.

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Mechanicsburg , PA
Pay Rate: Earn 18.50 per hr

Shifts available: days

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 Mechanicsburg, 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!
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• 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!

Must be 18 years of age or older

Valid Driver's License

Reliable personal Vehicle