Residential Support Specialist

Merakey • Greensburg, PA

20h

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The role involves helping people build independence, develop social and communication skills, and manage daily living activities. No experience is required; paid training is provided. The posted pay is up to $20.24 per hour with the election of the Enhanced Pay option and a qualifying House Differential.

The schedule listed is Monday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Tuesday 6 p.m.–6 a.m.; and Thursday and Friday 7 a.m.–10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. It has more than 8,000 employees supporting nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in human services or a related field is preferred.

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 and transportation.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support as trained.
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.
• Help individuals build independence and develop social and communication skills.
• Act as a mentor, coach, and advocate while supporting individuals’ personal goals and community engagement.

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 earned pay.
• 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