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Home and Community Direct Support Professional

Merakey
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

McKeesport, PA, US

Salary

$18.5 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

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  • Merakey is seeking PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in McKeesport, PA, offering a base pay of $18.50 per hour.
  • No prior experience is required as the company provides paid training for those looking to advance their careers in caregiving.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and have access to their own vehicle.
  • The role involves following Individual Support Plans to assist individuals with daily living activities, fostering independence, and making a positive impact on their lives.
  • Merakey is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, including veterans.

 

Base pay=18.50 per hr 

shifts, day 

 

 

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 PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in McKeesport, PA.   

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 $18.50/ hour.

To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here……DSP Spotlight Page

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. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals.  By following the Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills.   Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry.   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 benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

  • DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
  • Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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.

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 to learn more.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

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



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