Lead Direct Support Professional

Merakey·Redding, California

$22 - $24/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago

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Lead Direct Support Professional · $22 - $24/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-12% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Redding, California ($25.00/hr, n=51)

75 similar openings in the Redding area · median $25.00/hr

$17.50/hr · lowesthighest · $190/hr

this role: $22.00/hrmedian $25.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 51 posted behavioral health roles in Redding, California rates. This role sits in the 33rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 12% below the Redding, California median for behavioral health roles.

The Lead Direct Support Professional provides direct care and implements behavior plans to support individuals with developmental disabilities. They assist with personal care, communication, and social skill development to enhance the health and safety of consumers.

Lead Direct Support Professional

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 a Full Time Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) to join our team at our program in Redding, CA.

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!

Earn $22- $24 per hour (rate increases $2 per hour once you have received your RBT – Registered Behavioral Technician certification).

Our Lead Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals with development disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

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.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., a valid driver's license, and at least one year of paid experience in direct care. Additionally, the role requires obtaining DSP and RBT certifications within specified timeframes after hiring.

high school
professional certificate
Communication
Behavioral support
Personal care
Developmental disabilities support
Direct care
Registered Behavioral Technician
Social skill development
Behavior plan implementation
DSP 1 certification
DSP 2 certification

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $22 - $24/hr
Location: Redding, California
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Application: Employer website

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