Direct Support Professional

Merakey
Any Location, PA
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

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.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

As a DSP at Merakey, you'll spend your days making memories, helping individuals achieve their personal goals, and being a mentor, coach, and advocate.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License

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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