Direct Support Professional

Merakey • Redding, CA

19h • $18 - $20

About The Position

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 Redding, CA.

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!

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals
with development disabilities in a variety of potential settings including
community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as
Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as
implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the
health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting
and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and
social skill development.

COMPENSATION:

Earn $17.50-20.00/hour.

BENEFITS:

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security,
and work-life balance, including:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare
advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for
employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee
Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and
lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package
- https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
[https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]

Life at Merakey: DSP Spotlight

Get an inside look at life as a DSP at Merakey through our DSP Spotlight Page
[https://merakey.goodseeker.com/c/merakey/featured/join-our-team-as-a-dsp].
Hear directly from our team about what makes Merakey a place where you can
grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day.

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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
[https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must have at least 6 months of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services
• DSP 1 and DSP 2 Certification – Required within 12 months of hire.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification – Required within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Dual Diagnose experience is a PLUS!

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct care
• Implementation of behavior plans
• Assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees