Direct Support Professional - Slippery Rock, PA

Merakey; Slippery Rock Township (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

DailyPay

Employee referrals

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Slippery Rock, PA. No experience is required as paid training is provided, with pay up to $18/hour and Enhanced Pay option. Shifts include varied first shift schedules with rotating weekends.

You will provide direct care, assist with ADLs, and support life skills, transportation, and community activities, while ensuring health and safety and completing documentation.

Qualifications

• A verifiable high school diploma or GED is required.
• A current and valid driver's license is required.
• Age 18 or older.
• Related experience is helpful, but not required; paid training is provided.

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

Compassionate

Reliability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Slippery Rock, PA

Pay Rate: Earn up to $18/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available: First Shift, 6:30am - 3:00pm with alternating weekends/Sun., Mon. Wed.-Fri. one week; Mon.-Th. + Sat. the following week; weeks to rotate this schedule.

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 Slippery Rock, PA.

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

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!

Ready to make a difference?

Position Requirements

• A verifiable high school diploma or GED is required.
• A current and valid driver's license is required
• Age 18 or older

Related experience is helpful.