Direct Support Professional - PRN

Merakey; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); In loco; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Career development

Paid training

Descrizione del lavoro

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Shippensburg, PA. No experience required – paid training provided.

The DSP role includes daily living support, personal care, and transportation, with on-call shifts and a $17/hour pay rate. Merakey is a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, offering training, advancement opportunities, and a mission-driven team environment across

Competenze

• Must be 18 years old.
• High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Related experience is helpful.
• Valid drivers license is required.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

18 years old

Related experience

Valid drivers license

Formazione

High School diploma/G.E.D.

Descrizione del lavoro

RequirementsOur ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

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

RequirementsOur ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Must be 18 years old.
• High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred
• Related experience is helpful.
• Valid drivers License is required

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Shippensburg, PA

Pay Rate: $17

Shifts available: ON CALL

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!

Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral 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

• DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
• Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
• Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Care.com Membership
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

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.

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!

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.