Home and Community Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Sandy (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Online learning resources

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Pennsylvania with a base pay of $18.50 per hour. This role involves providing support and care to individuals in need, enhancing their health and dignity by training them in personal care and social skills.

The position offers immediate starts and diverse benefits including DailyPay, retirement plans, and personal development resources. Join a committed team working for social good!

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, or Home Health Aide.
• Ability to enhance health, safety, dignity, and contentment of individuals.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact and support individuals in various settings.
• Assist with personal care, communication, and social skill development.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Communication skills

Social skills development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Base pay = 18.50 per hr

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 PRN Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Clearfield, PA and surrounding areas.

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!

Position Details

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

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.

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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

High School Diploma or GED Preferred but not Required & a valid driver's license. Needs their own vehicle.