Cresson, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Position: Direct Support Professional - PRN Location: Portage, PA and Surrounding areas Pay Rate: $17 / hour. Shifts available: Daylight, Evenings, Overnights and Weekends Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals! …
Skills: Direct Care, Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs), Personal Care, Hygiene Support, Mobility Assistance
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Do you want to lead a team and make a real difference every day? St. Joseph’s Center, a caring nonprofit organization, is looking for a per diem Unit Manager for our residential program. This role is based at our I…
Skills: Staff Supervision, Training, Care Planning, Personal Care, Problem Solving
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$65k–$70k/yr
Benefits: Paid time off Vision insurance Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Special Education Teacher (SPED) - Full-Time EDU-AIDs is seeking dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teach…
Skills: Individualized Instruction, Differentiated Instruction, IEP Development, Classroom Management, Progress Monitoring
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Description ** New Wage $19.25/hr ** $2,000 Sign on Bonus Verland is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals' to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing Exceptional Care to the i…
Skills: Individualized Care, Medication Administration, Patient Transport, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Housekeeping
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Access Services is hiring a Director of Development to provide strategic leadership to advance Access Services’ vision of strengthening communities! This role is responsible for building and evolving a relationship‑drive…
Skills: Fundraising, Donor Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Grant Management, CRM Systems
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Access Services is hiring a Director of Development to provide strategic leadership to advance Access Services’ vision of strengthening communities! This role is responsible for building and evolving a relationship‑drive…
Skills: Fundraising, Donor Stewardship, Grant Management, Strategic Planning, CRM Systems
Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Skills: Individualized Care, Patient Support, Active Treatment, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Housekeeping
Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Description $7,500 Sign on Bonus for NEW Employees! Verland is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at our Main Campus in Sewickley PA. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing…
Skills: Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Healthcare Planning, Clinical Documentation, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$50/hr–$55/hr
Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Full-Time EDU-AIDS is hiring a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathol…
Skills: Speech-Language Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, IEP Development
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$80k–$90k/yr
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New Brighton, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$22/hr
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Skills: Team Leadership, Supervision, Care Coordination, Case Documentation, Staff Mentoring
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Upper Moreland Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Skills: Direct Support, Patient Care, Intellectual Disability Support, Developmental Disability Support, Home Health Care
Upper Moreland Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Pay : $16.75 Earn up to $18.75 per/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option. Shift : Sunday - Thursday 4:00pm- 12:00am Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordina…
Skills: Caregiving, Mentoring, Coaching, Housekeeping, Laundry
Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Skills: Direct Support, Patient Care, Meal Preparation, Community Integration, Companion Care
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Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation. Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing life skills and engaging with their community.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. No prior experience is required as paid training is provided.
Position: Direct Support Professional - PRN
Location: Portage, PA and Surrounding areas
Pay Rate: $17 / hour.
Shifts available: Daylight, 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 Portage, PA and surrounding areas.
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!
Key Responsibilities
To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here……DSP Spotlight Page
To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position: IDD Services
Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:
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.
Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
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!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care.
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 the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential. PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care. VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services. CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
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