Direct Support Professional
 Merakey | |
$16.25/hrThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
High School diploma/G.E.D
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tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | |
| 800 Cottman Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Jul 27, 2026 | |
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Position Details Our ideal DSP candidatewill have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your 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. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities. ABOUT MERAKEY Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.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. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits Payrate $16.25/hr The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits 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: $16.25/hr | |