Job detail
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/28/2026
Location
Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The role involves creating long-Term impacts by encouraging, mentoring, and coaching individuals to achieve their goals, often while engaging in activities like visiting parks or gardens to work on social and communication skills. Responsibilities also include fostering independence by teaching daily living activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and laundry.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license; while no prior experience is required as paid training is provided, a high school diploma or ged is preferred. The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to positively influence the lives of the individuals they support.
high schoolHousekeepingCoachingCommunication SkillsMentoringPersonal CareSocial SkillsEncouragingFollowing Support PlanLaundry AssistanceTeaching Independence
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plan
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- DailyPay
- Comprehensive medical
- Well-being platform
- Healthcare advocacy support
- Backup childcare
- Elder care
- Household services
- Educational partnerships
- Pryor Online Learning