Lead Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup childcare & elder care

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is hiring a Full Time Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) for our Antioch, CA program. The role leads DSP teams delivering direct care and implementing behavior plans for individuals with developmental disabilities in community and home settings.

The LDSP will support personal care, communication, and social skill development while ensuring health, safety, dignity and engagement. Competitive pay: $28–$30/hour with increases after RBT certification; full benefits and development

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Dual Diagnose experience preferred.
• 1 year of paid direct care experience for individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on behavioral services.
• Complete DSP 1 and DSP 2 certifications within 1 year of hire date.
• Complete an RBT certification within 60 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Lead Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings.
• Assist with direct care and implementation of behavior plans.
• Support personal care, communication, and social skill development while promoting health, safety and dignity.

Skills

Direct care experience

Behavioral support

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

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 seeking a Full TimeLeadDirect Support Professional(LDSP) to join our team at our program inAntioch, CA.

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!

Earn $28 - $30 per hour(rate increases $2 per hour once you have received your RBT – Registered Behavioral Technician certification).

Our LeadDirect Support Professionals(DSPs) interact and support our individuals with development disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Dual Diagnose experience preferred.
• Must have 1 year of paid verifiable experienceproviding direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services; and
• Required to complete a DSP 1 and DSP 2 certification, within 1 year of hired date.
• Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification within 60 days of hired date.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.