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Location

Honey Brook Township, Pennsylvania

Salary

$18 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Direct Support Professional will provide direct care and support with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities also involve supporting life skills development, community engagement, and ensuring health and safety, along with completing necessary documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license to be considered for this role. No prior experience is required as the organization provides paid training for mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals.

AdvocacyDocumentationMobility AssistanceMeal PreparationTransportationDirect CarePersonal CareHygiene AssistanceProgress NotesCommunity SupportLife Skills DevelopmentSocial Skills SupportMedication SupportService LogsHousehold Tasks SupportActivities Of Daily Living Support

Job description

Position

  • Direct
  • Support
  • Professional
  • Location:
  • Honeybrook ,
  • PA
  • Pay
  • Rate: Earn up to $18.25/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available: Evenings, Overnights and 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 Honeybrook , PA in our IDD Division.

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

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.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]

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.

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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Employee Discounts
  • DailyPay
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Educational Partnerships
  • Savings Programs
  • Eye Insurance
  • Ear Insurance
  • Care.com Membership
  • Cell Phone Discounts