Direct Support Professional - Paid Training & Growth

Merakey; Middletown (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth

DailyPay access

Well-being platform tools

Educational partnerships

Employee discounts and learning

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Middletown, DE program. No experience required—paid training is provided. The role offers pay of $15.75 per hour, or $17.75 per hour with Enhanced Pay, with the House Manager supervising daily activities and progress.

Ideal candidates are eager to help others reach independence and participate in activities like housekeeping and laundry. Merakey emphasizes benefits, diversity, and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including housekeeping and laundry.
• Support individuals to navigate daily living tasks under supervision of the House Manager.
• Provide encouragement, mentoring, and coaching to residents to help them achieve their goals.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Middletown, DE program. No experience required—paid training is provided. The role offers pay of $15.75 per hour, or $17.75 per hour with Enhanced Pay, with the House Manager supervising daily activities and progress.

Ideal candidates are eager to help others reach independence and participate in activities like housekeeping and laundry. Merakey emphasizes benefits, diversity, and equal opportunity employment.