Direct Support Professional - PRN

Merakey·Washington, Pennsylvania

$17 - $17/hrUnknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Direct Support Professional - PRN · $17 - $17/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+1% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Pennsylvania ($16.75/hr, n=1912)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,912 posted support services roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 53rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 1% above the Pennsylvania median for support services roles.

The Direct Support Professional will assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, housekeeping, and laundry. They will also facilitate social and communication skill development through community-based activities and support plan implementation.

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 Washtington, PA.

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.

Earn $17 / hour.

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]

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.

Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals.

By following the Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills.

Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry.

Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited
medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.

Requirements

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

Housekeeping
Laundry
Coaching
Mentoring
Communication skills
Caregiving
Social skills
Personal care
Individual support planning

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $17 - $17/hr
Location: Washington, Pennsylvania
Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

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.

Direct Support Professional - PRN

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