Direct Support Professional - Pottsville PA

Merakey; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary limited benefits

Care.com backup childcare

EAP counseling

On the Goga well-being

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking PRN Direct Support Professionals to join our Pottsville, PA team. The role involves supporting individuals in various settings, assisting with personal care, communication, and social skills development.

Pay rate is 18.50 per hour. We are hiring immediately and offer comprehensive benefits tailored to flexible, PRN work arrangements, with Merakey committed to equal opportunity and a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and support individuals in various settings to enhance health, safety, dignity, and contentment.
• Assist and train individuals in personal care, communication, and social skill development.
• Support Merakey's mission as an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote diversity.

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Pottsville PA

#114102

Position Type

Fee for Service

Shift

PRN Only

Work Schedule

PRN as needed

Description

Pay Rate: Earn 18.50 per hr

Direct Support Professional

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 PRN Direct Support Professionals to join our team in our Pottsville, PA and surrounding areas.

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!

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.

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• 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. 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!

Requirements

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of Age or Older

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Must have Reliable Personal Vehicle.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.