Direct Support Professional at Merakey Education Autism Services

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

20.59

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Caregiving, Home Health Aide, Personal Care, Therapeutic Aide, Activities Of Daily Living, Medication Support, Life Skills Development, Patient Advocacy, Documentation, Community Support

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Position: Direct Support Professional Location: Coraopolis PA, Pay Rate: Earn up to $20.59/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $18.59/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay. 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 Coraopolis, 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! Key Responsibilities * Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) * Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation * Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills * Provide community support, transportation * Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained) * Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs 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] To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position: IDD Services [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVNRSt1PN4k&t=17s] 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 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 [http://www.merakey.org/careers] to learn more. **Make sure to add skills in posting - examples are: caregiver; home health aide; personal care aide; therapeutic aide Qualifications * The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: **Will need to change depending on the actual position requirements. * Must be 18 years of age. * Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation. Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building independence and engaging with their community.