Direct Support Professional - Wyncote, PA

Merakey; Cedarbrook (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being resources

Backup care access

Counseling services

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Wyncote, PA 19095. This full-time 2nd shift position offers 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm, 40 hours per week, and a starting pay of $16.00–$18.00 per hour with an Enhanced Pay option.

Paid training is provided, no prior experience required. Benefit offerings include comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement options, DailyPay, well-being resources, backup care access, counseling services, tuition

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Job description

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver 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 in our Wyncote, PA 19095 location. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

Schedule

2nd Shift

Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm

Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week

Pay

$16.00-$18.00 per hour

Earn up to $18/hr with the selection of our Enhanced Pay Wage option

Earn up to 18.75 with the selection of Enhanced Pay.

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma/G.E.D. is preferred.
• 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.