Home and Community Direct Support Professional - Mckeesport, PA

Merakey; White Township (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary limited benefits (EAP)

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Online learning access

Job summary

Merakey is seeking PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our program in McKeesport, PA. Base pay is 18.50 per hour and no experience is required; we provide PAID training to get you started.

You will follow the Individuals Support Plan, spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with individuals, and help foster independence by teaching daily living skills such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow the Individuals Support Plan to assist with daily living activities.
• Encourage, mentor, and coach individuals to achieve their goals.
• Assist with personal care, housekeeping and laundry.
• Spend time in various settings making memories with individuals and support social/communication skills.

Education

18+ years of age

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 in McKeesport, 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 provide PAID training.

Earn $18.50/ hour.

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.

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