Direct Support Professional

Merakey·Northampton Township, Pennsylvania

$18 - $18/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 7 days ago

Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional · $18 - $18/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+7% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Pennsylvania ($16.75/hr, n=1907)

10 similar openings in the Northampton Township area

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,907 posted support services roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 64th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 7% above the Pennsylvania median for support services roles.

The Direct Support Professional assists individuals with daily living activities such as housekeeping and personal care to enhance their independence. They work under the supervision of a House Manager to mentor and coach individuals toward achieving their personal goals.

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.

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 $18/hour with the selection of our Enhanced Pay option.

Our ideal Direct Support Professional (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.

Benefits

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application

www.merakey.org/careers [http://www.merakey.org/careers]

About merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history.

We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.

Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions.

At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.

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.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. While a high school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred, no prior experience is required as paid training is provided.

high school
Housekeeping
Laundry
Coaching
Communication
Documentation
Mentoring
Caregiving
Personal care assistance

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $18/hr
Location: Northampton Township, Pennsylvania
Posted: Sep 8, 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.