Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for its program in Redding, California. DSPs support individuals with developmental disabilities in settings that may include the community, family or individual homes, generic community settings, and Adult Training Facilities. The role includes providing direct care and implementing behavior plans. DSPs enhance the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of the people they support by assisting and training them in personal care, communication, and social skill development. The position pays $17.50 per hour, and hiring is immediate.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have an active and valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with activities of daily living (ADLs), especially personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing.
- Prior experience in caregiving, personal care assistance, or home health aide work.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with developmental disabilities in community, family or individual homes, generic community settings, and Adult Training Facilities.
- Provide direct care.
- Implement behavior plans.
- Assist and train individuals in personal care, communication, and social skill development.
- Help enhance the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of individuals served.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
- DailyPay access to earned pay.
- On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
- Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
