Direct Support Professional - Philadelphia, PA

Merakey; Yardley (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Job summary

Merakey in Yardley, PA is hiring Direct Support Professionals to join an extraordinary team dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental or behavioral health needs.

This full-time role (32 hours/week) offers a weekend schedule and a pay range of $16.00-$18.00 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, retirement options, DailyPay, and employee learning resources.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Preferred: High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities.

Skills

18+ years old

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

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 Yardley, PA 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!

Schedule:
Double Shift
Saturday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-11:00 PM
Full-Time | 32 Hours/Week

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Benefits

• 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!

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.