Home and Community Direct Support Professional

merakeycareers; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary limited benefits

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our program in McKeesport, PA. No experience required—paid training is provided. Earn $18.50 per hour while supporting individuals in daily activities and fostering independence in a compassionate team.

Ideal candidates are 18+, have a valid driver's license and own car, and are motivated to mentor others and make a lasting impact on lives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• Must have own car.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities including personal care, housekeeping and laundry.
• Support individuals in community and program activities to foster independence.
• Follow the Individuals Support Plan to encourage social and communication skills.
• Be an advocate and mentor, promoting pride and independence.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Own Car

Job description

Base pay=18.50 per hr

shifts, day

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 PRNDirect Support Professionals(DSPs) to join our team at our program inMcKeesport, PA.

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!

No experience required - we providePAID training.

Earn $18.50/ hour.

To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here…… DSP Spotlight Page

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. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry. 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 benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\\
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• Must have own car