Direct Support Professional

Merakey • Redding, CA

10d

About The Position

Merakey is seeking 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 help enhance each individual's health, safety, dignity, and contentment by assisting and training them in personal care, communication, and social skill development.

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, especially personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing.
• Prior experience in a caregiving, personal care assistant, or home health aide role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Implement behavior plans.
• Assist and train individuals in personal care, communication, and social skill development.
• Support individuals in community, family or individual homes, generic community settings, and Adult Training Facilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 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 with self-care tools and resources.
• Care.com access for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

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