Direct Support Professional - Parkesburg, PA

Merakey; Parkesburg (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

DailyPay

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Parkesburg, PA, to join an extraordinary team. You will support individuals daily, following individual plans, aiding with daily living tasks, and promoting independence in a variety of settings.

Paid training is provided; evening shifts 10pm–8am on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed. No prior experience required as we offer onboarding and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Driver's license is required.
• High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Promote independence by guiding daily living activities like housekeeping and laundry.
• Encourage social and communication skills in various settings.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Empathy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position:Direct Support Professional

Pay Rate:Earn $18.75/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10pm - 8am

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 seekingDirect Support Professionalsto join our team at our program in ourParkesburg, PAlocation.

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 idealDirect Support Professionalcandidatewill have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their consumer's lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individual Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills. Enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care. Foster a true sense of pride in your individual, by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.

No experience required - we providePAIDtraining.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package -https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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 at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred
• 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.