Direct Support Professional

Merakey•Warminster Township, PA

59d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join their team at their program in Warminster, PA. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong desire to create long-term impacts on individuals' lives, enjoying encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. The DSP will spend their days in various settings, making memories with individuals by following their Support Plan, which may include activities like visiting parks, museums, and local events while working on social and communication skills. The role involves fostering pride and independence by teaching individuals daily living activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and laundry, and assisting with daily and personal activities to enhance their independence.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Encouraging, mentoring, and coaching individuals to achieve their goals.
Spending days in a variety of settings making memories with individuals.
Following the Individuals Support Plan for activities such as visiting parks, museums, and local events.
Working on social and communication skills.
Fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in individuals.
Teaching individuals to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping, and laundry.
Assisting with daily and personal activities to enhance independence.