Job detail

Direct Support Professional

Merakey

#Community Engagement #Paid Training #Personal Care #Career Development #Caregiver #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #Activities of Daily Living #Behavioral Health Services

Quick overview

Direct Support Professionals provide care and support with activities of daily living, assist with personal care, and promote health and safety. They also support life skills development and complete required documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and a valid driver's license is required. Related experience is helpful but not mandatory as paid training is provided.

DocumentationMeal PreparationTransportationDirect CareHealth PromotionPersonal CareHygiene AssistanceProgress NotesMobility SupportCommunity SupportLife Skills DevelopmentMedication SupportService Logs

Job description

Position

Direct
Support
Professional
Location: Coraopolis

Pay Rate

Earn up to $19.00/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $17.00/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay.

Shifts available: Day Shift, 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 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 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

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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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Related experience is helpful.
A current and valid driver's license is required.