Direct Support Professional at Merakey Education Autism Services

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

18.25

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compassion, Reliability, Mentoring, Coaching, Advocacy, Personal Care, Housekeeping, Community Engagement, Social Skills Development, Communication Skills Development, Independence Building

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Position: Direct Support Professional Location: Altoona, 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 Greensburg, PA in our Home and Community 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! 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] 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 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. Our Commitment to Diversity: 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 through the Merakey employee portal or visit www.merakey.org/careers [http://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.

Responsibilities

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.