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Direct Support Professional

Merakey

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#Behavioral Health#Caregiver#Intellectual Disabilities#Developmental Disabilities#Direct Support Professional#Direct Care#DSP#Non-profit#Home Health Aide
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$16 - $16 / HOURPosted 3 days ago

Location

New Castle County, Delaware

Salary

$16 - $16 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide direct support to individuals by assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and housekeeping. Mentor and coach individuals to enhance their independence and help them achieve their personal goals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license. A high school diploma and experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are preferred.

high schoolHousekeepingLaundryCoachingPatient AdvocacyMentoringPersonal CareCaregivingBehavioral Health Support

Job 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 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Middletown, DE

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, 11p-9a

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.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per/hr

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. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. 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 Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application

www.merakey.org/careers [http://www.merakey.org/careers]

About merakey

  • Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history.
  • We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.
  • Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions.
  • At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.
  • 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Competitive Compensation Plans
  • Cell Phone Discount Plan

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Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
HQLafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
Founded1969

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