Direct Support Professional — Paid Training & DailyPay

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

DailyPay

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Learning resources

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Philadelphia program. This role focuses on helping individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and social goals while following individualized support plans.

We offer paid training, a schedule including evenings and weekends, and opportunities to grow within a supportive team. Merakey emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Experience providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs.
• Ability to mentor, encourage, and coach others to achieve goals.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
• Follow the Individual Support Plan to promote independence.
• Support social/communication skills in parks, sensory gardens, and community settings.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry, and everyday routines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Philadelphia program. This role focuses on helping individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and social goals while following individualized support plans.

We offer paid training, a schedule including evenings and weekends, and opportunities to grow within a supportive team. Merakey emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.