Merakey·Newark, Delaware
Provide direct support to individuals by assisting with personal activities and daily living tasks such as housekeeping and laundry. Mentor and coach individuals to help them achieve their goals and enhance their independence.
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 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Newark, DE.
Schedule: Thursday and Friday 3p-11p, Sunday 9a-9p
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!
No experience required - we provide PAID training.
Payrate- $15.75/hr
Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.
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 and possess a valid driver's license. A high school diploma and experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are preferred.
Market context
Direct Support Professional roles in Delaware are commonly needed in community-based disability and support services, where employers look for reliable staff who can work hands-on with daily living tasks. This role is competitive because it does not require prior experience or a degree, but it does require being 18 or older, having a valid U.S. driver’s license, and being able to lift and transfer safely. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your comfort with the physical duties before applying.