Direct Support Professional
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Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Mckees Rocks, PA
Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.00/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.
Shifts available: 1st
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 Mckees Rocks, PA in our Home and Community Division.
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
To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position: IDD Services
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
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
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!
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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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