Direct Support Professional

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 
Pay Rate: $17.000/hr

Shifts available: PRN ONLY

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Related experience is helpful.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

• 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.   
• 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!
• No experience required - we provide PAID

• 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.

• Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Verifiable High School diploma/G.E. D preferred.
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.