Direct Support Professional

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Crafton, PA

Pay Rate: $17/hr (Up to $19/hr with Enhanced Pay option)

Shift: 3rd Shift with alternating week-ends

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.

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

• Conducts and implements functional assessments to support individualized resident care plans.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write effectively , ensuring clear communication and documentation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports documenting resident program progress and outcomes.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises social, recreational, and work activities for residents within the assigned living area.
• Assists residents with day-to-day needs , while observing, documenting, and reporting relevant information.
• Builds and maintains positive, supportive relationships with residents to promote trust and engagement.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and timely records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Safely lifts, transfers, and positions residents , who may exceed 50 pounds, in accordance with the Positioning/Mobility List and approved techniques.
• Follows established procedures for the safe handling of kitchen equipment, food, and food preparation .
• Communicates effectively with staff and residents, adhering to individual communication profiles and needs.
• Implements appropriate supervision practices and techniques to ensure resident safety and well-being.
• Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and reliability while following instructions and fulfilling job responsibilities.

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

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• 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.

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!

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? Apply today at to learn more.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old.
• High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred
• Related experience is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.