Lead Direct Support Professional - Escondido, CA

Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D. A valid driver's license is required. Dual Diagnose experience preferred. Must have 1 year of paid verifiable experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services; and Required to complete a DSP 1 and DSP 2 certification, within 1 year of hired date. Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification within 60 days of hired date. Description 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 Full Time Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) to join our team at our program in Escondido, CA. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or have always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately! Earn $28 - $30 per hour (rate increases $2 per hour once you have received your RBT - Registered Behavioral Technician certification). Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development. Benefits 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. DailyPay – access your pay when you need it! On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. Access Care.com 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 strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse. 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr Merakey