Job detail

Direct Support Professional

Merakey

#Behavioral Health #Personal Care #Caregiver #Direct Support Professional #DSP #Home Health Aide #Direct Care Worker #Developmental Services #Community Based Care

Quick overview

Provide direct support to individuals by assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and housekeeping. Focus on fostering independence and helping individuals achieve their goals through mentoring and coaching in various community settings.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license for community-based homes. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, though no prior experience is required as paid training is provided.

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Job description

Position

Direct
Support
Professional
Location:
Slippery
Rock,
PA
Pay
Rate: Earn up to $18/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available

2nd shift 2:15pm - 10:45pm (Tues/Friday)

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals! Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Slippery Rock, PA.

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities
Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
Provide community support, transportation
Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs

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]

To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position

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Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides

DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
Employee Referral Bonuses
Care.com Membership
Cell Phone Discounts
Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

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!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today through the Merakey employee portal.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Related experience is helpful.
Driver's license required for community based homes.
A verifiable high school diploma or GED is preferred