Direct Support Professional
- Ramona, CA Merakey $26
- $28 per hour (rate increases to $2 per hour once you have received your RBT
- Registered Behavioral Technician certification).
Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals with development disabilities in a variety tuition reimbursement, retirement plan United States, California, Ramona Apr 10, 2026 Back
Direct Support Professional
#107954
Ramona, California, United States
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Position Type
Full-Time
Shift
Various
Work Schedule
Various Schedules With Weekends
Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Dual Diagnose experience preferred.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must have at least six months of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services; and
Required to complete a DSP 1 and DSP 2 certification, within 1 year of hired date.
Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification within 1 year of hired date. Description Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Ramona, CA. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately! Earn $26
- $28 per hour (rate increases to $2 per hour once you have received your RBT
- Registered Behavioral Technician certification).
Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals with development disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development. 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. Learn more about our full benefits package
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!
