Direct Support Professional: Start Your Caregiving Career

merakeycareers; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access to pay when needed

Retirement plan options

Employee assistance program

Well-being platform access

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our program in Wilmington, DE. No experience required; paid training is provided.

Pay rate is $15.75 per hour, with a focus on empowering residents to improve daily living skills under supervision. Ideal candidates are passionate about helping others, patient, and reliable, with a desire to create lasting positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Requires valid driver’s license.
• Experience with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities (housekeeping, laundry) to promote independence.
• Support individuals in navigating daily routines under supervision of House Manager.
• Provide encouragement, mentoring and coaching to help clients reach goals.
• Ensure timely communication and documentation as part of resident care.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Compassionate care

Education

HS Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our program in Wilmington, DE. No experience required; paid training is provided.

Pay rate is $15.75 per hour, with a focus on empowering residents to improve daily living skills under supervision. Ideal candidates are passionate about helping others, patient, and reliable, with a desire to create lasting positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.