Direct Professional Support
Job description
Position: Direct Support Professional
Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.75/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.
Shifts available: 1st week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 11pm - 7am
2nd week: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11pm - 7am
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e 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 Direct Support Professionals to join our team at our program in our Philadelphia, PA location.
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!
Position Details
Our ideal Direct Support Professional candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their consumer’s lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individual Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills. Enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care. Foster a true sense of pride in your individual, by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.
No experience required - we provide PAID training.
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 -
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!
Skills mentioned
Merakey's story began with the Community Mental Health Act of 1963, a landmark piece of legislation that provided federal funding for services to support individuals with mental disabilities. Inspired by this, our founders drafted a proposal to utilize some of these funds to establish one of Philadelphia's pioneering service providers, the Northwest Center. In October 1969, the Northwest Center opened its doors at 27 E. Mt Airy Avenue in Philadelphia. This marked the genesis of an organization that would evolve, first into Northwestern Human Services, and then, in 2018, into Merakey. The name 'Merakey' is derived from a Greek word signifying the act of putting something of oneself into one's work – a principle that resonates deeply with the daily commitment of our team members as they strive to fulfill our mission of assisting those in greatest need. From that single location in Philadelphia, Merakey has grown into one of the nation's largest non-profit human services providers. This journey, spanning over five decades, has been characterized by an unwavering dedication to enriching the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Our programs are designed to support a diverse range of needs, catering to individuals grappling with addiction or intellectual and physical disabilities, as well as homeless veterans and children requiring safe homes. We stand as advocates for those who need support and a voice. Though our name has changed over the years, our core commitment to providing exceptional service has remained as steadfast as it was on our very first day. Today, Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit, offering a comprehensive suite of integrated services. We leverage our extensive experience and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care, addressing the complex needs of individuals, their families, healthcare funders, and community partners. We believe in a holistic approach, and with compassion and expertise, we empower everyone within our communities to achieve their fullest potential.
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