Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level$240K raised
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level$240K raised
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level$240K raised
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level$240K raised
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Full-time
DailyPay, Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance
Posted 10d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide direct care, support, and advocacy to consumers to assist them in achieving successful goals through community integration and daily living activities. Implement rehabilitative and therapeutic services while maintaining accurate progress records.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and strong communication skills, including the ability to use sign language. Ability to implement functional assessments and supervise social and recreational activities is required.
Full job description
The Direct Support Professional provides direct care, support, and advocacy to assigned consumers in the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following, community integration, volunteer activities, recreational, and activities of daily living.
This position works to implement the home and community services which includes rehabilitative and therapeutic activities to assist consumers to achieve successful outcome/goals
Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance)
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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!
Payrate: $17.69/hr
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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!
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Active Driver’s License
Related experience is helpful. The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of individuals’ program progress.
Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational, work and program activities for individuals in an assigned living area.
Ability to cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations.
Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward the individuals in our care.
Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness.
Ability to follow procedures established for care and use of equipment and food preparation.
Ability to maintain effective communication (including sign language) with staff and verbal and non-verbal individuals.
Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of the individuals in our care.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the job responsibilities and follow instructions.
Related keywords
Direct Support ProfessionalBehavioral HealthDevelopmental ServicesCommunity IntegrationRehabilitative ActivitiesTherapeutic ActivitiesFunctional AssessmentsNon-profitPatient CareAdvocacy
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!
Offices: 620 E. Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania 19444, US
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