Direct Support Professional - Specialized/Dual Diagnosis

Direct Support Professional Specialized/Dual Diagnosis 

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 a Direct Support Professional Specialized/Dual Diagnosis to join our team in our Cresson, PA location.

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!

Position Details

The Direct Care Professional (DSP) Specialized is responsible for supporting and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).  A DSP Specialized should use counseling, mentoring, coaching, modeling, and other trained strategies to assist individuals in reaching their highest potential.  This role will support individuals with IDD, signs and symptoms of serious mental illness, Autism and/or medical conditions which some could be the underlying causes of behavior.

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.  

Apply today through the Merakey employee portal.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Verifiable high school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license
• 1-3 years working with people with developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring mental health issues
• NADD DSP certification training during the first year of employment for continued employment in this program