Direct Support Professional - DSP

Merakey·Richmond, Virginia

$18 - $18/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional - DSP · $18 - $18/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-57% vs. median posted rate for physicians roles in Richmond, Virginia ($41.85/hr, n=98)

160 similar openings in the Richmond area · median $41.85/hr

$0.01/hr · lowesthighest · $250/hr

this role: $18.00/hrmedian $41.85/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 98 posted physicians roles in Richmond, Virginia rates. This role sits in the 18th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 57% below the Richmond, Virginia median for physicians roles.

The Direct Support Professional will assist individuals with daily living activities such as housekeeping and laundry to enhance their independence. They will also provide mentorship and coaching to help individuals achieve their personal goals under the supervision of a House Manager.

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 Richmond, VA

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.

Payrate- $16 per/hr/ with Enhanced pay option of $2.00 per hour

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. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Benefits

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

About merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.

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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old. A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle are required for the position.

high school
Housekeeping
Laundry
Coaching
Mentoring
Caregiving
Personal care
Developmental support
Direct support
Behavioral health support

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $18/hr
Locations: Richmond, Virginia; Chesterfield County, Virginia; Henrico County, Virginia
Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

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