Merakey·Slippery Rock Township, Pennsylvania
Provide direct support to individuals by assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and housekeeping. Mentor and coach individuals to achieve their goals and foster independence through social and communication skill development.
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 our program in Slippery Rock, 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 $18/hour with the selection of the 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.
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!
Related experience is helpful.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license for community-based homes. A high school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred, though no prior experience is required as paid training is provided.
Market context
Direct Support Professional openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in community-based care and support services. This role can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with home health or intellectual and developmental disabilities experience, even when no prior experience is required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm you meet the age and valid driver’s license criteria before applying.
