Direct Support Professional

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. With over 8,000 employees, Merakey supports nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states annually. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and encouraging applications from underrepresented backgrounds and Veterans.

Requirements

• Active Driver’s License
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and write

Nice To Haves

• Related experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct and implement functional assessments
• Prepare necessary reports and recording of individuals’ program progress
• Plan and supervise social, recreational, work and program activities for individuals in an assigned living area
• Cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations
• Maintain an understanding attitude toward the individuals in our care
• Keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness
• Follow procedures established for care and use of equipment and food preparation
• Maintain effective communication (including sign language) with staff and verbal and non-verbal individuals
• Implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of the individuals in our care
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the job responsibilities and follow instructions

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• 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

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees