Direct Support Professional

pstrongspanPosition:/span/strongspan Direct Support Professionalbr /strongLocation: Coraopolis, PA/strongbr /strongPay Rate:/strong emEarn up to $17.00/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; without selection of Enhanced Pay, rate is $15.00/hour./em/span/p pstrongspanShifts available: Evenings, Nights, and Weekends (2nd and 3rd shift, and doubles)/span/strongspanstrongbr /br //strong/span/p pstrongspanMerakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!/span/strong/p pspanbr /Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking strongmission-driven, compassionate, and reliable/strong individuals to join our team in strongspanCoraopolis, PA/span in our IDD Division/strong./span/p p /p pspanWhether you’re an experienced strongCaregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide/strong, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. strongNo experience required – we provide paid training!/strong/span/p p /p pstrongspanKey Responsibilities/span/strong/p ul lispanProvide strongdirect care/strong and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)/span/li lispanAssist with strongpersonal care/strong, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation/span/li lispanSupport stronglife skills development/strong, including household tasks and social skills/span/li lispanProvide strongcommunity support/strong, transportation/span/li lispanPromote stronghealth, safety, and well-being/strong, including medication support (as trained)/span/li lispanComplete required strongdocumentation, progress notes, and service logs/strong/span/li /ul pspanTo see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here……/spana href="https://merakey.goodseeker.com/c/merakey/featured/join-our-team-as-a-dsp"spanDSP Spotlight Page/span/a/p pspanTo see what it’s all about, click here…./spana href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVNRSt1PN4kamp;t=17s"spanDSP Position: IDD Services/span/a/p p /p pstrongspanWhy Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:/span/strong/p pspanAs a strongDirect Support Professional (DSP)/strong, 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./span/p pspanSpend 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./span/p p /p pstrongspanWhat Merakey Offers YOU:/span/strong/p pspanWe believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:/span/p ul listrongspanDailyPay/span/strongspan – access your earnings when you need them/span/li listrongspanFlexible Schedules amp; Work-Life Balance/span/strong/li listrongspanHealth, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits/span/strong/li listrongspanEmployee Referral Bonuses/span/strong/li listrongspanCare.com Membership/span/strong/li listrongspanCell Phone Discounts/span/strong/li listrongspanPaid Training amp; Career Development Opportunities/span/strong/li /ul pstrongspanAbout Merakey:/span/strong/p pspanMerakey 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. /spana href="https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo"spanClick here to watch a video about Merakey./span/a/p pstrongspanMerakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse./span/strong/p p /p pstrongspanOur Commitment to Diversity:/span/strong/p p /p pstrongspanMerakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!/span/strongspan 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 strongVeterans to apply/strong!/span/p p /p pstrongspanReady to make a difference?/span/strong/p pspanbr /Apply today at  /spana href="http://www.merakey.org/careers"spanwww.merakey.org/careers/span/aspan to learn more./span/p p /p