Direct Support Specialist | Flexible Hours & DailyPay

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health, dental, vision

Employee referral bonuses

Care.com membership

Cell phone discounts

Paid training & career development

Job summary

Merakey is seeking an Individual Support Specialist in Pennsylvania to provide direct care and support in the IDD division. The role is based in Coraopolis, McKees Rocks, and Sewickley, PA, with opportunities to grow through paid training and supportive supervision.

The position emphasizes respectful, compassionate care and teamwork with the goal of improving clients’ daily living skills and independence. Experience is not required, and paid training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care is not required; paid training is provided.
• Ability to assist with ADLs and everyday tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills.
• Provide community support, transportation.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained).
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

Skills

Direct care

ADL support

Personal care

Documentation

Transportation

Job description

Merakey is seeking an Individual Support Specialist in Pennsylvania to provide direct care and support in the IDD division. The role is based in Coraopolis, McKees Rocks, and Sewickley, PA, with opportunities to grow through paid training and supportive supervision.

The position emphasizes respectful, compassionate care and teamwork with the goal of improving clients’ daily living skills and independence. Experience is not required, and paid training is provided.