Merakey·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Direct Support Professional will assist individuals with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and social engagement to enhance their independence. They are responsible for following Individual Support Plans and mentoring individuals to help them achieve their personal goals.
Position: Direct Support Professional
$17.69
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 to join our team in our Philadelphia location.
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!
Our ideal Direct Support Professional candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their consumer’s lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals.
Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals.
By following the Individual Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills.
Enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care.
Foster a true sense of pride in your individual, teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.
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 or G.E.D. is preferred, along with prior experience in home health or working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Market context
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.
