Direct Support Professional

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?AtMerakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seekingDirect Support Professionalsto join our team at our program inPhiladelphia.

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 hiringimmediately!

Position Details

Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 4:00PM - 12:00AM

Earn up to 18.75 with the selection of Enhanced Pay.

Our idealDirect Support Professionalcandidatewill havea strong desireto create long-term impacts on theirconsumer'slives 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 Individual Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills.Enhancing independence byassistingwith daily hygiene and personal care. Foster a true sense of pride in your individual, by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.

No experiencerequired- we providePAIDtraining.

Benefits

Merakeyoffers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.

• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.

• DailyPay-- access your pay when you need it!

• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.

• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.

• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.

• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.

• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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

AboutMerakey

Merakeyis a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support tonearly40,000individualsand families throughout 12 states across the country each year.Click here to watch a video about Merakey.Merakeystrictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!We deeply value diversity and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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.Merakeywelcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Verifiable High School diploma/G.E. D preferred.