Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Merakey is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Yardley, PA in our IDD Division. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement. Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate. Merakey is a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services. 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 possess a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Verifiable High School diploma/G.E. D preferred.
- Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
- Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
- Provide community support, transportation
- Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
- Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs
Benefits
- DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
- Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
- Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Care.com Membership
- Cell Phone Discounts
- Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
