Merakey·Smyrna, Delaware
Provide direct support to individuals by assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and housekeeping. Mentor and coach individuals to enhance their independence and help them achieve their personal goals.
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 Townsend, DE.
18.75 per/hr
Schedule: Thursday and Friday 3p-11p, Saturday 9a-9p
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 Are required - we provide PAID training.
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.
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!
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.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. A high school diploma and experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are preferred.
Market context
Direct Support Professional roles in Delaware are commonly needed in community-based disability and support services, where employers look for reliable staff who can work hands-on with daily living tasks. This role is competitive because it does not require prior experience or a degree, but it does require being 18 or older, having a valid U.S. driver’s license, and being able to lift and transfer safely. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your comfort with the physical duties before applying.
