Merakey·Washington Township, Pennsylvania
Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation. Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building independence and engaging with their community.
Pay Rate: Earn $17/hour as a PRN staff member
Shifts available: Days, Evenings, Overnights and Weekends
Merakey is Hiring PRN (as-needed) 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 Millersburg, 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!
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]
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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.
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.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. No prior experience is required as paid training is provided.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, PRN Direct Support Professional openings often reflect steady demand in community-based and residential support settings, especially for candidates who can work flexible shifts. These roles are competitive because employers commonly value reliability, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to learn; no prior experience is required here, and paid training is provided. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your schedule availability and transportation before applying.