Merakey Pennsylvania Hiring for Direct Support Professional at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Full Time

Reference #: 5001009968406
Requisition Number
89814

City
Philadelphia

Shift
1st Shift – with week-ends

External 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 (DSP)to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, 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 $16.32/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 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
To fill out an on-line application:
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.  Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
EEO Statement
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Position Type
Part-Time

State
PA

Work Schedule
Saturday & Sunday 7am – 3pm

Requirements

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.
Experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

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.