Direct Support Professional PRN

Merakey; Evesham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Access to online learning resources

Job summary

Merakey is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join their team in Mullica Hill, NJ. This position is ideal for Caregivers or Direct Care Workers, and no experience is required as paid training is provided. The role involves assisting individuals with daily living activities and fostering their independence.

At Merakey, employees contribute to creating long-term impacts on the lives of individuals supported. The position offers a payrate of $20.13 along with benefits including DailyPay, a retirement plan, and access to personal development resources.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and preferably have their own transportation.
• Experience in a home health aide or school setting with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create long-term impacts on individuals' lives.
• Assist with daily and personal activities.
• Encourage and mentor individuals to achieve their goals.

Skills

Desire to help others

Strong communication skills

Ability to encourage and mentor

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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 (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Mullica Hill, NJ.

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!

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

Payrate - $20.13

Responsibilities

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents' responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license. (Prefer candidates have their own transportation).
• Must have a verifiable 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 is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.