Direct Support Professional - PRN

Merakey; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Shippensburg, PA. This PRN DSP role offers $17 per hour with paid training and no experience required.

As a DSP you will provide direct care and support with activities of daily living, assist with personal care and meal preparation, support life skills, transportation, and comprehensive documentation. Schedule varies with some weekend hours required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Related experience is helpful.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills.
• Provide community support, transportation.
• Promote health, safety, and well‑being, including medication support (as trained).
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

Skills

18 years old

Related experience

Driver's license

Job description

Position Type

PRN (no set schedule or hours)

Shift

PRN Only

Work Schedule

schedule will vary, some weekend hours required

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Must be 18 years old.
• Related experience is helpful.
• Valid drivers License is required

Description

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Shippensburg, PA

Pay Rate: $17

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!

Merakey, a leading non‑profit provider of developmental and behavioural health services, is seeking mission‑driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team.

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
• Provide community support, transportation
• Promote health, safety, and well‑being, including medication support (as trained)
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here……DSP Spotlight Page To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position: IDD Services

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU:

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

• DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
• Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
• Care.com Membership
• Cell Phone Discounts

About Merakey:

Merakey is a non‑profit provider of developmental, behavioural 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

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!

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)
• 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.

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.