Reference #: 5001037357906
Requisition Number
92093City
Fort WashingtonShift
Double Shift Week-endsExternal DescriptionAre 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 to join our team!
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 OVERVIEW
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for maintenance of living area, and guiding residents in leisure activities, work and day programming. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
Responsible for all chores necessary to maintain as normal a living environment as possible, i.e., laundry and housekeeping
Work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents' responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports and periodic meetings
Staff will be required to follow a designated shift routine and assignments as outlined by the House Manager
BENEFITS
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
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 an Equal Opportunity Employer!
APPLY TODAY www.merakey.org/careersPosition Type
Full-TimeState
PAWork Schedule
Saturday & Sunday 7a-11pRequirementsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Verifiable high school diploma/GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
A valid driver's license is required
1 year of I/DD experience in a group home or residential setting preferredMerakey 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.