Direct Support Professional - PRN Caregiver with RBT Path

Merakey; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Educational partnerships

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Elk Grove, CA program. The DSPs will support individuals with developmental disabilities in community and home settings, implementing behavior plans and facilitating personal care and communication skills.

Pay ranges from $24.00 to $26.00 per hour with PRN shifts. Certification requirements include RBT, LPT, or QBMP, or becoming RBT within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Must have a verifiable High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Must have a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), or QBMP credential, or become an RBT within twelve months of initial employment.
• DSP 1 and DSP 2 Certification – Required within 12 months of hire.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification – Required within 12 months of hire, unless exempt.

Responsibilities

• Direct care and support individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings.
• Implement behavior plans and assist with personal care, communication, and social skills development.
• Help maintain health, safety, dignity, and contentment of consumers.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

RBT/LPT/QBMP credential or RBT within 12 months

DSP 1 & DSP 2 certification within 12 months

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Elk Grove, CA program. The DSPs will support individuals with developmental disabilities in community and home settings, implementing behavior plans and facilitating personal care and communication skills.

Pay ranges from $24.00 to $26.00 per hour with PRN shifts. Certification requirements include RBT, LPT, or QBMP, or becoming RBT within 12 months.