Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary
$18 / HOUR
The Direct Support Professional provides personal care, mentorship, and companionship to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are responsible for implementing Person-Centered Plans and ensuring the health, safety, and dignity of consumers in various community and facility settings.
Candidates must possess an active driver's license and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. The role requires the ability to conduct functional assessments, maintain accurate records, and supervise recreational or work activities.
We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Philadelphia, Pa 19115.
Responsibilities: include but may not be limited to:
The Direct Support Professional interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of potential settings, including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as the Adult Training Facilities (ATF). Provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person-Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP). Provides a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served.
Pay Rate- $17.69/hr
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.
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!
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