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Direct Support Professional - First Shift

Merakey·Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania

$16 - $20/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional - First Shift · $16 - $20/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • At the median vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Pennsylvania ($16.25/hr, n=2087)
  • 10 similar openings in the Sewickley Heights area
$1.25/hr · p10p90 · $1,040/hr
this role: $16.25/hrmedian $16.25/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 2,087 posted support services roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Pennsylvania median for support services roles.

Provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on activities of daily living and personal hygiene. Assist with life skills development, community engagement, and the completion of required service documentation.

Position

  • Individual
  • Support
  • Specialist
  • Location: Coraopolis, McKees Rocks, and Sewickley, PA

Pay Rate

Base $16.25/hour. Earn up to $19.75 / hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option and qualifying house differential.

Shifts available: Day

Merakey is Hiring Individual Support Specialist 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 Coraopolis, PA in our IDD Division.

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, Direct Support Professional 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

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. No prior experience is required as paid training is provided.

  • Coaching
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Documentation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Mentoring
  • Meal Preparation
  • Transportation
  • Direct Care
  • Personal Care
  • Progress Notes
  • Community Support
  • Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • 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
$16 - $20/hr
Locations
Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania; Coraopolis, Pennsylvania; Kennedy Township, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 27, 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

Support services demand in Pennsylvania

Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.

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