Hospital Tripper/Direct Support Professional

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 Hospital Tripper/Direct Support Professional to join our team in our Coraopolis, PA location. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or have always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you. We are hiring immediately! Position Details No Experience Required – We Provide PAID Training. Communicates transportation needs to the Supervisor in a timely manner to ensure individuals receive the most efficient response and can return to their normal routines. Ensures safe transportation by securing wheelchairs and residents in vehicles and supervising during transport. Familiarizes self with doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospital environments. Gathers relevant information about the individual prior to scheduled trips to provide accurate details to professional staff. Arrives on time for all appointments and shares any pertinent resident information with medical personnel. Develops and maintains professional rapport with staff at doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospitals. Monitors residents’ needs for off-campus appointments (e.g., clothing changes, personal items, lunches, etc.). Obtains signed consultation sheets as required. Verbally reports any concerns about medical or professional treatment to the Health Services Supervisor or appropriate supervisory staff. Signs residents in and out for hospital trips or appointments and documents accordingly on the behavior log in their living area. Performs duties of a Habilitation Worker when not scheduled for off-campus trips. Escorts residents using Merakey Allegheny Valley School vehicles or emergency vehicles to doctors’ offices, health centers, or emergency rooms. Performs any related work as required. Earn $20.13/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option. 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 wellbeing 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 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. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is 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. 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