Direct Support Professional
Job description
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 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Clarksboro, NJ.
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!
Pay Rate: 18.13 per/hr
Shift: Sunday 9am to 9pm
No experience required - we provide PAID training.
Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.
BENEFITS
Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
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ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.
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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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