Direct Support Professional Specialized

Merakey; Alloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Employee referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Alloway Township, NJ, to enhance the independence of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role involves assisting with daily activities and providing mentorship.

No prior experience is needed, as the company offers comprehensive training. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible schedules, and competitive pay at $19.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in a home health aide setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Foster a sense of pride in your individual.
• Support residents' independence through necessary activities.

Skills

Desire to help others reach their fullest potential

Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Mentoring and coaching abilities

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team at our program in Alloway, NJ.

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or have always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

No experience required – we provide PAID training.

Pay & Hours

Pay Rate: $19.13 per hour.

Hours: Friday - Sunday, 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Role Overview

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals' lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation, residents' responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental, vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, work/life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

EEO Statement

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.