Direct Support Professional - Paid Training & Real Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup childcare

Counseling services

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Newark, DE program. No experience required; we provide paid training. Pay rate is $15.75/hour, or $17.75/hour with Enhanced Pay. You will support residents with daily living activities, including housekeeping and laundry, under supervision of the House Manager.

Join a team dedicated to fostering independence and coaching individuals to reach their goals while enjoying comprehensive benefits and stable, meaningful work at Merakey.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver?s license.
• Verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D preferred.
• Experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with individuals with IDD is preferred.
• No experience required; paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (e.g., housekeeping, laundry).
• Encourage, mentor, and coach residents to achieve goals.
• Provide daily support under supervision of House Manager and through observation of living area and residents? progress.

Skills

Caregiver

Direct Care Worker

Home Health Aide

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Newark, DE program. No experience required; we provide paid training. Pay rate is $15.75/hour, or $17.75/hour with Enhanced Pay. You will support residents with daily living activities, including housekeeping and laundry, under supervision of the House Manager.

Join a team dedicated to fostering independence and coaching individuals to reach their goals while enjoying comprehensive benefits and stable, meaningful work at Merakey.