Direct Support Professional Specialized
Merakey
Location
Pemberton, New Jersey
Salary
$19 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide direct support to individuals by assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and housekeeping. Mentor and coach individuals to enhance their independence and achieve personal goals.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. One year of experience with developmental disabilities is required, and NADD DSP certification must be obtained within the first year.
Job description
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 seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Pemberton, NJ
Shift: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 12a-8a
Pay Rate
19.13 per/hr
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!
No experience required - we provide PAID training.
Earn up to $17.61/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.
Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.
Benefits
Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
To fill out an on-line application
www.merakey.org/careers [http://www.merakey.org/careers]
About merakey
- Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history.
- We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.
- Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions.
- At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.
- 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.
Qualifications
The Ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
- A valid drivers license is required
- 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred
- NADD DSP Certification training within first year of employment
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedules
- Work/Life Balance
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Competitive Compensation Plans
- Cell Phone Discount Plan