Direct Support Professional - Saint Thomas, PA

Merakey; Saint Thomas (Franklin County); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules

Health benefits

Referral bonuses

Care.com Membership

Cell phone discounts

Paid training

Descripción de la vacante

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals to join our team in St. Thomas, PA. No experience required - paid training provided. Pay rate is $16.75 per hour, with an additional $2 per hour for Enhanced Pay option, and weekend shifts available.

As a DSP, you will perform direct care, assist with ADLs, promote independence, and help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community. This is a mission-driven role within a nonprofit provider.

Formación

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Responsabilidades

• 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 and transportation.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained).
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

Conocimientos

Direct care

Personal care

Mobility support

Transportation

Descripción del empleo

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: St. Thomas, PA

Pay Rate: $16.75 ($2 additional with Enhanced Pay option)

Shifts available: Weekend Warrior Sunday and Saturday 8a-12a and Every Monday 8a-4p

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 in St. Thomas, PA in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division.

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

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

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!

Ready to make a difference?

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.