Merakey·Redding, California
Provide comprehensive personal care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in various home and community settings. Assist with activities of daily living, implement behavior plans, and facilitate social skill development.
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 Caregivers & Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Redding, CA.
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!
Earn $18.50 per hour. Plus a $2 per hour night shift differential if working overnight.
Our Caregivers/Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals with development disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.
Get an inside look at life as a DSP at Merakey through our DSP Spotlight Page [https://merakey.goodseeker.com/c/merakey/featured/join-our-team-as-a-dsp]. Hear directly from our team about what makes Merakey a place where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day.
www.merakey.org/careers [http://www.merakey.org/careers]
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
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!
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or GED preferred. Experience with developmental disabilities, G-Tube care, and the ability to lift 50 pounds using a Hoyer Lift is preferred.
Market context
Direct Support Professional roles in California are typically in steady demand because providers need dependable staff to support daily living, safety, and community participation. These openings can be competitive when employers want a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, a registered vehicle with insurance, and prior human services or direct care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your driving documentation and highlight any hands-on care experience before applying.