Merakey·Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene. Support clients in developing life skills and navigating community engagement to promote independence and well-being.
Shifts available: As Per Client Needs
Merakey is Hiring 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 Kittanning , PA in our Home and Community 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]
IDD Services [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVNRSt1PN4k&t=17s]
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 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!
Ready to make a difference? Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers [http://www.merakey.org/careers] to learn more.
Mus have high school diploma or GED
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license is required for the position.
Market context
Direct Support Professional roles in Pennsylvania are typically in steady demand because providers need reliable staff to support people in home and community settings. This role is competitive for candidates who can meet the age, driver’s license, and personal vehicle requirements, and the paid training plus flexible scheduling can help new applicants get started. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and schedule fit before applying.
