Home and Community Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Sheffield Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Employee referral bonuses

Cell phone discounts

Paid training and career development

Job summary

Merakey in Sheffield, PA is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement. No experience required; paid training is provided, and a valid driver’s license is needed.

Shifts available: days. The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and a mission-driven approach within Merakey’s IDD services, offering opportunities to grow and make a meaningful difference in our

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Job description

Requirements

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

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

Position:

Direct Support Professional

Location:

Sheffield , PA

Pay Rate:

Earn 18.50 per hr

Shifts available: days

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!

Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Sheffield Pa and surrounding areas Pittsburgh, PA in our IDD Division.

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

Key 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

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

To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position: IDD Services

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

• DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
• Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Care.com Membership
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

Ready to make a difference?

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• 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!