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Direct Support Professional

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Nuvasive Inc

Philadelphia, PA (In Person)

$36,795 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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Direct Support Professional
  • Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22669698 Summary Philadelphia, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 0 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description Direct Support Professional #109291 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Position Type Full-Time Shift 2nd Shift
  • with week-ends Work Schedule (1st
Week:
Monday
  • Thursday & Saturday (2:30p-11p) (2nd Week Sunday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Friday) (2:30p-11pm) Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following: Active Driver's License Related experience is helpful.
The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments. Ability to read and write. Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of individuals' program progress. Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational, work and program activities for individuals in an assigned living area. Ability to cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations. Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward the individuals in our care. Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness. Ability to follow procedures established for care and use of equipment and food preparation. Ability to maintain effective communication (including sign language) with staff and verbal and non-verbal individuals. Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of the individuals in our care. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the job responsibilities and follow instructions. Description We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Philadelphia, Pa 19115. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: The Direct Support Professional interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of potential settings, including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as the Adult Training Facilities (ATF). Provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person-Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP). Provides a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served. Pay Rate
  • $17.69/hr 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 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 welcomes all Veterans to apply! 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. Additional Details
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