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Supported Living Aide

Merakey, West Halifax, Vermont, United States

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Position:

Supported Living Aide

Location:

Harrisburg, PA (Upper Dauphin area)

Pay Rate:

$18.50 per hour

Shifts available:

varies per your schedule

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 Harrisburg, PA (Upper Dauphin) 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

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

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 benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

DailyPay – access your pay when you need it!

Retirement plan – both pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options available for employee contributions.

Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).

Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).

Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Enjoy our On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.

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.

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 www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must have a valid driver's license.

High school diploma/GED preferred.

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

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