Direct Support Professional
Merakey
Location
Vanport Township, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
This role involves providing direct support to individuals, as it is a Direct Support Professional position within a non-profit organization focused on developmental and behavioral health services. The employer emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and values diversity in its teams.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a current valid Driver's license to fulfill the requirements of this role. Related experience is considered helpful but not explicitly mandatory for application.
Job description
Position
- Direct
- Support
- Professional
- Location:
- Beaver,
- PA
- Pay
- Rate: Earn up to $18.00/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.
Shifts available: Double shift weekends
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 Beaver, 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
To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here……DSP Spotlight Page [https://merakey.goodseeker.com/c/merakey/featured/join-our-team-as-a-dsp]
To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position
IDD Services [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVNRSt1PN4k&t=17s]
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
- DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
- Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
- Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Care.com Membership
- Cell Phone Discounts
- Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities
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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
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!
Ready to make a difference? Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers [http://www.merakey.org/careers] to learn more.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have a Valid Driver's License.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- DailyPay
- Backup Childcare
- Well-being Platform Access
- Household Services
- Educational Partnerships
- Online Personal Development Classes
- Elder Care Services