Direct Support Professional
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Social Work
Home Care, Community Health -
Healthcare
Home Care, Caregiver, Community Health, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care
Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Washington, PA
Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.75 / hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.
Shift: Sunday double overnight into Monday 4 pm - 8 am;
Thursday and Friday 3 pm - 11 pm and Saturday 4 pm - 12 am
Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Washington, PA.
Whether you're an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services - this is your opportunity. No experience required - we provide paid training!
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:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- 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.
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Our Commitment to Diversity: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!
Ready to make a difference?
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have a Valid Driver's License.
6 months of experience is preferred in a Human Services or related field is preferred
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