Direct Support Professional PRN

Requirements Must be at least 18 years old. Must possess a valid driver’s license (prefer candidates have their own transportation). Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D. Experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred. Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential. Job Opportunity 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 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Mullica Hill, NJ. 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! No Experience Required – We Provide PAID Training. Compensation Payrate: $20.13 per hour. Responsibilities Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long‑term impacts on individuals’ lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. You will foster a true sense of pride in individuals by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed under the supervision of the House Manager, who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, resident responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. You will help enhance independence by assisting with daily and personal activities. Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental, vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, work/life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and much more! About Merakey Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non‑profit provider with a fifty‑year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Zero‑tolerance Policy Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr