Residential Direct Support - Plymouth Meeting, PA

Overview

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA

Pay Rate: Earn up to $16.25 /hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 3p-11p

• 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.

Shifts available: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals! Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Plymouth Meeting PA in our IDD Division.

Whether you're an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide
, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services - this is your opportunity. No experience required - we provide paid training!

• 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

To see what our current DSPs say about working at Merakey, . DSP Spotlight Page

To see what it's all about, . DSP Position: IDD Services

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.

Spend your days making memories - from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You'll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

• Daily Pay - access your earnings when you need them
• Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
• Health, Dental, Eyes, 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 provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We 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. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
• Daily Pay – access your pay when you need it
• Well-being resources and employee assistance
• backup care membership
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs
• Access to online learning for personal development

Learn more about our full benefits package at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits