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Merakey·Sacramento County, California
Direct Support Professional · $23 - $23/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Sacramento County, California rates. This role sits in the 20th percentile.
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.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
Compensation- $23.00/hr
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!
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.
Market context
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.