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 Support Staff / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Day Program team in Chico, 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!
As a DSP you would coach and foster engagement by leading workshops designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities. DSP’s act as a life coach – they mentor and continuously engage individuals and lead groups through art, music, games, audio/visual, cooking, reading and other life enrichment activities. They also provide direct care support and behavioral interventions as needed and ensure timely and accurate documentation outlining daily progress.
Earn $17.50 per hour.
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Hours: Hours May Vary. (8AM-3PM, 7:45AM-2:45PM, 7:30AM-2:30PM, 8AM-2PM)
Get get an inside look at life as a DSP at Merakey through our Spotlight Page & Video. Hear directly from our team about what makes Merakey a place where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day. To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership
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. 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!
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Drivers License Required.
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
- Experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.