Direct Support Professional - Full-time

pAre 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 strongDirect Support Professionals/strong (DSP)to join our team at our program in strongMoon Twp, PA./strong   /p pIf 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!/p p /p pNo experience required - we provide strongPAID/strong training./p pstrongEarn a minimum of $18.00/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option /strong/p pOur 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./p p /p pstrongTo fill out an on-line application: /stronga href="http://www.merakey.org/careers"www.merakey.org/careers/a/p p /p p /p pstrongBenefits/strong/p pMerakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:/p ul liComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support./li liRetirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions./li liDailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!/li liOn the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources./li liAccess Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services./li liConfidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)./li liTuition reimbursement and educational partnerships./li liEmployee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle./li liAccess to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes./li /ul pLearn more about our full benefits package - a href="https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits"https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits/a/p pstrongAbout Merakey/strong/p pMerakey 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. a href="https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo"Click here to watch a video about Merakey./astrong Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse./strong/p pstrongMerakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! /strongWe 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!/p