Direct Support Professional Specialized

Merakey•Hamilton Township, NJ

3h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join their team at a program in Trenton, NJ. This opportunity is for individuals who are caregivers, direct care workers, home health aides, or aspiring to be one, with immediate hiring available. While the general statement mentions no experience is required with paid training provided, specific qualifications for this specialized role include 1 year of experience. The ideal DSP candidate will be passionate about making long-term impacts on individuals' lives, encouraging, mentoring, and coaching them to achieve their goals. This involves fostering independence by teaching daily living activities like housekeeping and laundry, and assisting with daily and personal activities. Work is performed under the supervision of a House Manager, who reviews progress through observation, resident responsiveness, living area inspection, reports, and meetings. Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history, offering integrated services across the country. The organization is committed to the growth, dignity, and fulfillment of every individual, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
A valid driver's license is required
1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
NADD DSP Certification training within first year of employment

Nice To Haves

Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Encourage, mentor, and coach individuals to achieve their goals
Teach individuals to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry
Assist with daily and personal activities to enhance independence