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Direct Support Professional

Merakey·Sacramento County, California

$23 - $23/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago
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Direct Support Professional · $23 - $23/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -28% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Sacramento County, California ($31.85/hr)
  • 23 similar openings in the Sacramento County area · median $38.38/hr
$19.40/hr · lowesthighest · $150/hr
this role: $23.00/hrmedian $31.85/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Sacramento County, California rates. This role sits in the 20th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 28% below the Sacramento County, California median for behavioral health roles.

The Direct Support Professional provides support to individuals with developmental and behavioral health needs. They are responsible for modeling, teaching, and encouraging socially-acceptable behaviors to help individuals reach their fullest potential.

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]

Compensation- $23.00/hr

About Merakey

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!

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of experience working with IDD/MH populations. A Registered Behavior Technician or licensed psychiatric technician certification is required or must be obtained within twelve months of hire.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Patient care
  • Registered Behavior Technician
  • Behavioral health support
  • IDD support
  • Developmental services
  • Psychiatric technician
  • MH support
  • Socially-acceptable behavior modeling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $23/hr
Location
Sacramento County, California
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Qualifications

Education/License/Certification(s)

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Certification-Registered Behavior Technician or licensed psychiatric technician; or become a registered behavior technician within twelve months of initial employment.

Experience

  • Minimum Required
  • 6 months experience working with IDD/MH population or equivalent
  • Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Valid driver’s license, if required
  • Ability to read, speak, write and comprehend the English language
  • Must have desire to help others reach their fullest potential
  • Completes PPD testing and Physical Examination upon hire and minimally every 2 years thereafter, if required.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed
  • Ability to model, teach, and encourage socially-acceptable behaviors as needed

Market context

California DSP roles stay consistently needed

Direct Support Professional roles in California are typically in steady demand because providers need dependable staff to support daily living, safety, and community participation. These openings can be competitive when employers want a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, a registered vehicle with insurance, and prior human services or direct care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your driving documentation and highlight any hands-on care experience before applying.

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