Direct support professional at Merakey Education Autism Services

Greene Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

16.25

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Life Skills Assistance, Daily Hygiene Support, Cooking Assistance, Appointment Coordination, Personal Care, Communication Skills, Social Skill Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in our Fayetteville, PA location. As a DSP, you would be assisting our individuals with a variety of life skills and tasks. This includes daily hygiene, cooking, taking them to appointments, and finding ways to add to and enrich their lives each day. 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! Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development. 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. $16.25/hr. Earn up to $2.00 more/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option Benefits Merakey offers 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 [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits] 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] Qualifications Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills: * Must be 18 years old. * High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred * Related experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals with daily life skills and tasks, including hygiene, cooking, and appointments. Your role will enhance their health, safety, dignity, and contentment through personal care and skill development.