Direct Support Professional

Merakey·Penn Hills, Pennsylvania

$18 - $18/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago

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Direct Support Professional · $18 - $18/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-6% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania ($18.74/hr)

14 similar openings in the Penn Hills area · median $18.74/hr

$16.25/hr · lowesthighest · $18.74/hr

this role: $17.61/hrmedian $18.74/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted support services roles in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 6% below the Penn Hills, Pennsylvania median for support services roles.

The Direct Support Professional will assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, housekeeping, and laundry, while fostering independence. They will also engage individuals in community activities such as visiting parks and sensory gardens to develop social and communication skills.

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 Verona, 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 $17.61 / hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

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 generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.

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
Support planning

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $18/hr
Location: Penn Hills, Pennsylvania
Posted: Sep 5, 2026
Application: Employer website

Direct support roles remain steady in Pennsylvania

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.

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