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Direct Support Professional

Merakey

Position: Direct Support Professional

Pay Rate: Base Rate 16.75 per hour, Shift Differential is 1.50 per hr

S hifts available: All Full time, Part-Time, and PRN schedules available

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!
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 Honeybrook , PA in our IDD Division .

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


To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here...DSP Spotlight Page

To see what it's all about, click here....DSP Position: IDD Services

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

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:

  • DailyPay - access your earnings when you need them
  • Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
  • Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Care.com 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 !

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today at learn more.

Learn more about our full benefits package -

About Merakey

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.Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

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!

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • 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.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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