Now Hiring! Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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 Cinnaminson, NJ.

Schedule: Monday, Sunday 8a-4p and Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4p-12a

Pay Rate- $18.13/hr or $20.13 with the selection of Enhanced Pay

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.

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents' responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

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.

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. 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!

The Ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• A valid drivers license is required
• 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred
• NADD DSP Certification training within first year of employment

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