Direct Support Professional

Merakey • Warminster, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support individuals in Warminster, Pennsylvania. The role focuses on creating long-term positive impacts by encouraging, mentoring, and coaching individuals to work toward their goals. Staff follow each individual’s Individual Support Plan and work in a variety of settings, including parks and sensory gardens, to support social and communication skills. The position also involves assisting with daily hygiene and personal care and teaching daily living activities such as housekeeping and laundry. Paid training is provided for candidates without experience.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
• Experience in a home health aide setting or a school setting working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow each individual’s Individual Support Plan.
• Encourage, mentor, and coach individuals as they work toward their goals.
• Support individuals’ social and communication skills in a variety of settings.
• Assist with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Teach and support daily living activities, including housekeeping and laundry.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to pay when needed.
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring 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.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed