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Direct Support Professional
full-timeHoney Brook Township, West Goshen Township, Coatesville$0k - $0k

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Honey Brook Township, West Goshen Township, Coatesville

Salary

$0k - $0k

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full-time

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About this role

 

Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Honey Brook or Coatesville , PA
Pay Rate: 16.25- Earn up to $18.25 /hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

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 Honey Brook , PA in our Home and Community 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!

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 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.

What Merakey Offers YOU:

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

  • DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
  • Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
  • Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Care.com Membership
  • Cell Phone Discounts
  • Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

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!

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today through the Merakey employee portal.

 

 

 

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Direct Care,Personal Care,Hygiene Support,Mobility Assistance,Meal Preparation,Life Skills Development,Community Support,Transportation,Health Promotion,Medication Support,Documentation,Progress Notes,Service Logs,Compassion,Reliability,Mentoring,Advocacy

About Merakey

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!

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Founding Year: 1969

What you'll do

  • Direct Support Professionals provide care and support with daily living activities, assist with personal care, and promote health and safety. They also help individuals develop life skills and provide community support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Merakey pay for a Direct Support Professional?

Merakey offers a competitive compensation package for the Direct Support Professional role. The salary range is USD 0k - 0k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Direct Support Professional do at Merakey?

As a Direct Support Professional at Merakey, you will: direct Support Professionals provide care and support with daily living activities, assist with personal care, and promote health and safety. They also help individuals develop life skills and provide community support..

Why join Merakey as a Direct Support Professional?

Merakey is a leading Non-profit Organizations company. The Direct Support Professional role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Direct Support Professional position at Merakey remote?

The Direct Support Professional position at Merakey is based in Honey Brook Township, Pennsylvania, United States and West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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