Direct Support Professional
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Merakey
Philadelphia, PA, US
Summary
Provide direct support to individuals by assisting with daily hygiene, personal care, and household activities. Mentor and coach consumers to achieve their goals and enhance their independence through social and communication skill development.
Job Description
Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Pay Rate: Earn up to $17.000/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.
Shifts available: PRN ONLY
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Related experience is helpful.
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver's license.
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.
- 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
- The Direct Support Professional interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of potential settings, including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as the Adult Training Facilities (ATF). Provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person-Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP). Provides a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every consumer served.
BENEFITS
- Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Verifiable High School diploma/G.E. D preferred.
- 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.
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential.
PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care.
VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services.
CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
Founded
1969
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential.
PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care.
VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services.
CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
Founded
1969
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania