Home and Community DSP

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Kittanning, PA. The role involves assisting individuals with personal care, communication, and social skills, in diverse settings to promote dignity and safety.

This PRN position supports workers in the local area with flexible day shifts. Offer includes a pay rate of 18.50 per hour and opportunities to grow within a compassionate team focused on developmental and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Personal vehicle for work or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care, communication, and social skill development.
• Support individuals in a variety of settings to ensure safety, dignity, and comfort.
• Help monitor health and well-being and report changes to supervisors.

Skills

Over 18 years of age

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Personal Vehicle

Job description

Position:

Direct Support Professional

Location:

Kittanning, PA

Pay Rate:

Earn 18.50per hr

Shifts available:

Days

Direct Support Professional

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 our Kittanning, 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.

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.

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.

Zero-tolerance policy

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Equal Opportunity Employer (again)

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!

Requirements

Over 18 years of age

Valid Drivers License

Personal Vehicle