Merakey·Lower Paxton 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.
Earn up to $18.75/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $16.75/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay.
Shifts available: Evenings: Saturday and Sunday 8a-12a Monday 4p-12
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 Harrisburg, 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!
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. No prior experience is required as paid training is provided.
Market context
Direct Support Professional roles in Pennsylvania are commonly in demand because providers need dependable staff to support people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. These jobs can be competitive because employers value reliability, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with hands-on care, while paid training can make the role accessible to applicants without prior experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm scheduling expectations and transportation needs before applying.
