Residential Services Support

Merakey; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Goga well-being platform

Employee discount program

Online professional development

Additional programs may be available

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Aliquippa, PA. Friday and Saturday night shifts (11 pm – 7 am) with paid training and a mission-driven environment.

This role involves direct care, assistance with daily living activities, transportation support, and documentation. No experience required; training is provided to help you grow in human services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills.
• Provide community support, transportation.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained).
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

Job description

Shift: Friday and Saturday 11 pm - 7 am

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!
Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Aliquippa, PA .

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)


• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation


• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills


• Provide community support, transportation


• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)


• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU:

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

PRN/FFS team members have access to select employee resources. Eligibility for available programs varies based on employment status and hours worked.

• DailyPay – access your earned pay when you need it.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling, legal, and financial support.


• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.


• Employee discount program on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle purchases.


• Free online professional development through Pryor Learning.


• Additional programs may be available based on eligibility.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

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.

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.