Hospital tripper/Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement Plan

Limited benefits

EAP

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our program in Coraopolis, PA. No experience required — paid training provided. Earn up to $20.59/hour with Enhanced Pay options or $18.59/hour without Enhanced Pay.

We offer a supportive team environment and a focus on helping individuals develop independence through daily living activities and social/communication skill-building. Join Merakey to make a lasting impact on lives and communities.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Related experience is helpful.
• A current and valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry.
• Follow the Individuals Support Plan to help individuals learn daily living skills.
• Provide mentoring, encouragement and coaching to promote independence.

Job description

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 seekingDirect Support Professionals (DSP)to join our team at our program inCoraopolis, 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 providePAIDtraining.

Earn up to $20.59/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $18.59/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay.

Our ideal DSP candidatewill 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 at least 18 years of age.
• Related experience is helpful.
• A current and valid driver's license is required.