Direct Support Professional - Penn Hills PA

Merakey; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 19.286 - 26.174; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in the Penn Hills area to support individuals in diverse settings, helping with personal care, communication, and social skill development.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Merakey values diversity and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. A high school diploma or GED, 18+ age, and a valid driver's license are required; 6 months of related experience is preferred. Apply today to learn more about benefits.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support individuals in a variety of settings, assisting with personal care, communication, and social skill development.
• Contribute to health, safety, dignity, and contentment of individuals served.
• Participate in training and development activities to enhance care delivery.

Kenntnisse

6 months experience

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Must be 18 years of age

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Jobbeschreibung

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 the Penn Hills Area.

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide, or have 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 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.

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.
• Access to the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Access to 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.

Qualifications

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