Direct Support Professional - Penn Hills PA

Merakey; Penn Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in the Penn Hills location. DSPs interact with individuals in various settings, providing care that supports health, safety, dignity, and daily living activities.

Earn $16.74 per hour. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18, hold a valid driver's license, and have up to 6 months' experience in human services or a related field. Immediate openings available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• 6 months of experience is preferred in a Human Services or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care, communication, and social skills.
• Support health, safety, dignity, and daily living activities with the individuals served.
• Interact with individuals in various settings as part of the DSP team.

Skills

High school diploma/GED

Age 18+

Valid driver's license

6 months human services experience

Job description

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred


• Must be 18 years of age.


• Must have a Valid Driver's License.


• 6 months of experience is preferred in a Human Services or related field is preferred.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred


• Must be 18 years of age.


• Must have a Valid Driver's License.


• 6 months of experience is preferred in a Human Services or related field is preferred.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred


• Must be 18 years of age.


• Must have a Valid Driver's License.


• 6 months of experience is preferred in a Human Services or related field is preferred.

Position:

Direct Support Professional

Location:

Penn Hills, PA

Pay Rate:

Earn 16.74 /hour

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 seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in our Penn Hills Area location.

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 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

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.

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.

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.

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!