Direct Support Professional - Second Shift

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Employee referral bonuses

Care.com membership

Cell phone discounts

Paid training

Job summary

Merakey is seeking an Individual Support Specialist to join its IDD division in the Coraopolis, PA area. The role focuses on direct care, daily living assistance, and community participation, with paid training provided. Shifts include 2nd shift and weekends, offering a rewarding path in human services.

Base pay starts at $16.25/hour with potential to earn up to $21.25/hour through the Enhanced Pay option and house differential. No prior experience required; training is provided to new hires.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care roles or willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Comfort with documentation and progress notes.
• Strong reliability, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with ADLs.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meals.
• Support life skills development and household tasks.
• Provide community support and transportation as needed.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being; administer medication as trained.
• Complete required documentation and service logs.

Skills

Direct care

ADLs

Personal care

Mobility

Meal prep

Life skills

Documentation

Transportation

Health and safety

Job description

Position: Individual Support Specialist

Location: Coraopolis, McKees Rocks, and Sewickley, PA

Pay Rate: Base $16.25/hour. Earn up to $21.25 / hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option and qualifying house differential.

Shifts available: 2nd shift with weekends

Merakey is Hiring Individual Support Specialist

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 Coraopolis, PA in our IDD Division.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Providedirect careand support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Assist withpersonal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
• Supportlife skills development, including household tasks and social skills
• Providecommunity support, transportation
• Promotehealth, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
• Complete requireddocumentation, 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

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

• 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!

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