Reference #: 5001009338800Requisition Number89394

　　CityPhiladelphia

　　Shift2nd Shift - with week-ends

　　External Description

　　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 Philadelphia, PA.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!Earn a minimum of $17.30/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option.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. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals.  By following the Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills.  Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping, and laundry.  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 competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, Daily Pay and much more!To fill out an on-line application:

　　ABOUT MERAKEYMerakey 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. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

　　Position TypeFull-Time

　　StatePA

　　Work ScheduleFriday 4:00pm to 12:00am,  Saturday 12:00pm to 12:00am, Sunday 8:00am to 8:00pm

　　Requirements

　　The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:Must be at least 18 years old.Must possess a valid driver's license.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.Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred.

　　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.