Home and Community Direct Support Professional - Sheffield, PA
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Social Work
Home Care, Community Health -
Healthcare
Home Care, Community Health
Position:
Direct Support Professional
Location:
Sheffield , PA
Pay Rate:
Earn 18.50 per hr
Shifts available: days
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
- Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
- Provide community support, transportation
- Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
- Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs
As a Direct 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:
- Daily Pay - access your earnings when you need them
- Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Membership
- Cell Phone Discounts
- Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities
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 all Veterans to apply!
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
- Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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. to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.High School Diploma or GED Preferred but not Required & a valid driver's license.
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