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Direct Support Professional

Merakey·Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania

$20 - $20/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago
Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional · $20 - $20/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +20% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Pennsylvania ($16.25/hr, n=2074)
  • 10 similar openings in the Sewickley Heights area
$1.25/hr · p10p90 · $1,040/hr
this role: $19.50/hrmedian $16.25/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 2,074 posted support services roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 20% above the Pennsylvania median for support services roles.

Provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with activities of daily living and personal hygiene. Support life skills development and community engagement while maintaining required documentation and progress notes.

Position

  • Direct
  • Support
  • Professional
  • Location: Sewickley

Pay Rate

Earn up to $19.50 / hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option and qualifying house differential.

Shift: Monday-Friday 2:30p-11:00p

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 Sewickley, 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!

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
  • Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
  • Provide community support, transportation
  • Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
  • Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs

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]

To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position

IDD Services [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVNRSt1PN4k&t=17s]

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity

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.

What Merakey Offers YOU

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides

  • DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
  • Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
  • Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Care.com Membership
  • Cell Phone Discounts
  • Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

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.

Qualifications

  • A current and valid driver's license is required for community-based homes.
  • Related experience is helpful.

Requirements

A current and valid driver's license is required for community-based homes. No prior experience is necessary as paid training is provided, though related experience is helpful.

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Documentation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Transportation
  • Direct Care
  • Activities Of Daily Living
  • Personal Care
  • Community Support
  • Life Skills Development
  • Medication Support
  • Hygiene Support

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • Flexible Schedules
  • DailyPay
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Eye Insurance
  • Ear Insurance
  • Care.com Membership
  • Cell Phone Discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $20/hr
Location
Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Direct support roles remain steady in Pennsylvania

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.

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