Direct Support Professional — Paid Training, Growth & Benefits

Merakey; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Backup Care / Care.com access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Plymouth Meeting, PA program. No experience is required; paid training is provided. The role involves assisting individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence, and supporting social and communication skills through engaging activities.

Shifts include Wednesday–Friday 2pm–10pm and Saturday 7:30am–11:30pm. This is an opportunity to grow within a caring, mission-driven nonprofit that values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, including hygiene and personal care.
• Foster independence by teaching daily living skills like housekeeping and laundry.
• Encourage social and communication development through structured activities.
• Support consumers in various settings, including parks and sensory gardens.

Skills

Caregiving

Empathy

Mentoring

Coaching

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Plymouth Meeting, PA program. No experience is required; paid training is provided. The role involves assisting individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence, and supporting social and communication skills through engaging activities.

Shifts include Wednesday–Friday 2pm–10pm and Saturday 7:30am–11:30pm. This is an opportunity to grow within a caring, mission-driven nonprofit that values diversity and equal opportunity.