Direct Support Professional Specialized

Merakey; Pemberton Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 19,100 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey in Pemberton Heights is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves creating long-term impacts and mentoring those you work with to navigate daily living activities.

We offer competitive compensation starting at $19.13 per hour, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as tuition reimbursement. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals!

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Dual Diagnosis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create long-term impacts on individuals' lives.
• Assist individuals in daily living activities.
• Work under supervision of House Manager.

Skills

Desire to create long-term impacts

Encouraging and mentoring others

Assisting with daily living activities

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Pemberton, NJ

Shift: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 12a-8a. Pay Rate: $19.13 per hour. No experience required – we provide paid training. Earn up to $17.61/hour with the Enhanced Pay Option.

Responsibilities

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long‑term impacts on the lives of individuals and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a 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 of activities in progress, 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 much more!

About Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non‑profit provider with a fifty‑year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse.

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.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age


• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.


• A valid driver’s license is required


• 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities


• Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred


• NADD DSP Certification training within first year of employment