Direct Support Professional- and Community - Shelocta, PA

Description Overview

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Shelocta, PA

Pay Rate:
Earn $18.50/hour.

Shifts available: As Per Client Needs

Job Type: PRN (no set schedule or hours); 1st Shift - no weekends; varies work schedule

• 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

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED

Merakey is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our Home and Community Division in Shelocta, PA. Whether you're an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone starting a meaningful career in human services — no experience is required as paid training is provided.

As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll work with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help build independence, develop social and communication skills, and assist with daily living activities.

Spend your days making memories through activities like trips to the park and community engagement, while mentoring, coaching, and advocating for program participants.

• Daily Pay — access your earnings when you need them
• Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Ear Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Membership
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and welcome all Veterans to apply.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today akey.org/careers to learn more.