Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Townsend (DE); On-site; USD 21,309 - 30,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A leading healthcare non-profit is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Townsend, Delaware. This full-time role involves assisting individuals with disabilities in daily activities and requires a valid driver's license. Ideal candidates are compassionate, desire to help others, and no previous experience is necessary as we provide paid training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more, ensuring a balanced work-life environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Encourage and mentor individuals to achieve their goals.
• Work under supervision to ensure the well-being of individuals.

Skills

Desire to help others

Experience with developmental disabilities

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Job ID: #104842 | Townsend, Delaware, United States

Position Type: Full-time | Shift: 1st Shift – no week-ends | Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Verifiable High School diploma / GED preferred.
• Experience in a home health aide or school setting working with individuals who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Description

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 (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Townsends, DE.

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 rate: $18.75 per hour.

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 a part of fostering a true sense of pride by teaching them to navigate daily living activities such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living‑area observations, residents’ responsiveness, inspections, 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 our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.

Zero‑Tolerance Policy

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.