Direct Support Professional at Merakey Education Autism Services

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

18.25

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, Mentoring, Coaching, Communication Skills, Personal Care, Housekeeping, Laundry, Social Skills, Independence, Daily Living Activities

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team, at the program in Sunbury, 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 up to $18.25/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option. 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. “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].” Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! * DailyPay * Work/Life Balance * Flexible Schedules * Cell Phone Discount Plans * Employee Referral Bonuses * Tuition Reimbursement * Care.com Membership 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. 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! Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Must be 18 years old. * A High School diploma/G.E.D. is preferred. * Related experience is preferred. * A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with daily living activities and foster independence. They will follow the Individuals Support Plan and engage in various activities to enhance social and communication skills.