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Job Description
Direct Support Professional Merakey $18.25/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.
Shift:
Saturday - Wednesday 4 pm - 12 am Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!
Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seekingmission-driven, comp 131 Cumer Road (Show on map) Jul 02, 2026
Position:
Direct Support Professional
Location:
McDonald, PA
Pay Rate:
Earn up to $18.25/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.
Shift:
Saturday - Wednesday 4 pm - 12 am Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!
Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seekingmission-driven, compassionate, and reliableindividuals to join our team inMcDonald, PA. Whether you're an experiencedCaregiver, 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 Providedirect careand support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Assist withpersonal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
Supportlife skills development, including household tasks and social skills
Providecommunity support, transportation
Promotehealth, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
Complete requireddocumentation, 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 aDirect 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 allVeterans to apply! Ready to make a difference?
Apply today at www.merakey.org/careersto learn more. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Must be 18 years of age.
Must have a Valid Driver's License.