Lead Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Elk Grove (CA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 39.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Goga well-being tools

Backup care access

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor learning

Resumo da vaga

Merakey seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) at our Elk Grove, CA program to support individuals with developmental disabilities. You will implement behavior plans, assist with daily activities, and promote health, safety, dignity, and independence.

The role requires at least 1 year of direct care experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license; RBT and DSP certifications are pursued within specified timelines. Shift: 2nd shift with weekends.

Qualificações

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with implementation of behavior plans.
• Support personal care, communication, and social skills development.
• Work the 2nd shift with weekends, Sun-Thur 3pm-11pm.

Conhecimentos

Caregiver experience

Behavioral health knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Reliability

Formação

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Descrição da vaga

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 seekingLeadDirect Support Professionals(DSPs) to join our team at our program inElk Grove, 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 $26 - $28 per hour (rate increases to $2 per hour once you have received your RBT – Registered Behavioral Technician certification).

Shift: 2nd shift with Weekends, Sun-Thur 3pm-11pm

OurDirect 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 candidatemust meet the following minimum 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.
• Must haveat least 1 year of experienceproviding direct care toindividuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services

Certification Requirements:

Merakey will provide access to the necessary training and support to help employees meet these requirements. These must be completed by:

• DSP 1 and DSP 2 Certification– Required within 12 months of hire.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification– Required within60 daysof hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dual Diagnose experience is a PLUS!

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