Direct Support Professional - PRN

MeraKey
Penn Hills, PA
$17 an hour
Full-time

External Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Penn Hills / Verona, PA.

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

Earn $17 / hour.

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals.

Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills.

Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry.

Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!

  • DailyPay
  • Work / Life Balance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Cell Phone Discount Plans
  • Employee Referral Bonuses

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

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

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :

  • Verifiable High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License.
  • 6 months of experience is preferred in a Human Services or related field is preferred.
  • 30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Gene Cook Supports, LLC.
Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania

The primary functions of the Direct Support Professional are:. Sharing in the vision of Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs, our support systems assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families. We provide services and support individua...

Promoted
Help at Home
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are directly supervised by a Program Specialist, as well as the Program Director. If this sounds like you, a career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) might be for you!. DSPs provide direct support services, companion services and/or respite care to young adult...

Promoted
Gene Cook Supports, LLC.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The primary functions of the Direct Support Professional are:. Sharing in the vision of Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs, our support systems assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families. We provide services and support individua...

RHA Health Services
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

PRN Direct Support Professional / DSP / PAHrtners Deaf Services. Bring your skills and passion to our team of dedicated caregivers as a Direct Support Professional and watch your efforts make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Provides support for individuals and/or groups of per...

Resources for Human Development
Penn Hills, Pennsylvania

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. Provide supervision of individuals in ac...

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Required Experience and Education for Direct Support Professionals:. The individuals we support are in need of dedicated, caring, and reliable. Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful role. Since our inception, KFS has focused on in-home and in-community services that promote the healt...

Resources for Human Development
McCandless, Pennsylvania

In addition to providing direct-care to consumers and performing the duties of the Direct Support Professional, this leadership position serves as a mentor to other Direct Support Professionals via modeling effective interpersonal interactions, developing creative strategies aimed at enhancing consu...

Humanus
Chester County, PA

We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for part-time and full-time positions working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) throughout Chester County. These are residential based positions providing varying levels of support; some individuals needin...

Barber National Institute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

New Hire Sign-On Bonus $2,000 Hours: 2nd shift 3:00pm - 11:00pm; 3rd shift 11:00pm - 9:00am Do you want to work every day knowing you’re making a difference in someone’s life? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential South Hills you will be making a direct impact on the li...

Alliance Adult Care Services
Monroeville, Pennsylvania

ADL's, meal preparation, social and recreational community activities, medication administration, housekeeping, transporting individuals to medical appointments and recreational outings, implementation of goal plans and behavioral supports in a family style residential environment. ...