Merakey Hiring for Direct Support Professional at Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Full Time

Direct Support Professional

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 Fort Washington, PA.

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!

No experience required – we provide PAID training.

Earn $16.00 / hour.

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. Spend your day in a variety of
settings making memories with our individuals. By following the
Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park, museums
and local events while working on social and communication skills. Be a
part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in
your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities,
such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry. 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 competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance,
flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses,
tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 56534

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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.

• Related direct care experience (DSP, CNA, HHA) preferred.

• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled