Direct Support Professional Job at Merakey, Pennsylvania

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  • Merakey
  • Pennsylvania

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Beaver County.

Qualified entry level candidates are eligible for up to $18.00/hour if the Enhanced Pay Program is selected and/or the Shift Differential is applicable for the hours worked. - if position eligible for this.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

  • Providing individualized care, activities of daily living, including proper maintenance of living area.
  • Guiding residents in leisure activities, work and day programming.
  • All chores necessary to maintain as normal a living environment as possible, i.e., laundry and housekeeping.
  • Work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents' responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports and periodic meetings.
  • Staff will be required to follow a designated shift routine and assignments as outlined by the House Manager.

ABOUT OUR IDD DIVISION

Merakey supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the enhancement of their abilities and interests. Services are aimed at partnering with individuals as they become self-sufficient and live everyday lives. Merakey focuses on helping individuals find meaningful roles in their community and to feel valued as community members. Individuals are always at the core of the planning and implementation of services.

Community-Based Services

  • Adult Training Facility
  • Behavior Support Services
  • Early Intervention Case Management
  • Employment (Transitional, Supported, Competitive)
  • In-home Support
  • Non-traditional Community Day Services/Home and Community Habilitation
  • Supports Coordination

Residential Services

  • Community Living/Group Homes
  • Family/Shared Living
  • Intermediate Care Facility
  • Respite Care
  • Specialized Residential (medically fragile, dementia, autism, dual diagnosis, problematic sexual behavior)
  • Supported Living

  • For more information on each individual service, please visit:
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Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

  • DailyPay
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Cell Phone Discount Plans
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Care.com Membership

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!

Requirements:
  • A current and valid driver's license is required for community-based homes.
  • Related experience is helpful.

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work,

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