Direct Support Professional Specialized

Merakey; Paradise Lakes (NJ); Hybrid; USD 2,174,162 - 3,096,534; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional in Paradise Lakes, NJ. The role involves assisting individuals with daily living activities, fostering their independence, and providing mentorship.

With a pay rate of $19.13 per hour and flexible hours from Friday to Sunday, you can make a difference with no prior experience needed, as we offer paid training. Join our team to empower others!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in a home health aide setting or relevant experience preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Support individuals’ independence and personal growth.
• Engage and mentor individuals for long-term impact.

Skills

Assisting with daily activities

Encouraging and mentoring

Working with individuals with disabilities

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.