Home and Community DSP
Merakey, Leechburg, PA, United States
Position:
Direct Support Professional
Location:
Leechburg PA
Pay Rate:
Earn $18.50/hour.
Shifts available:
As Per Client Needs
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 Altoona, PA in our Home and Community 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 We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:
DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
Flexible Schedules & Work‑Life Balance
Employee Referral Bonuses
Care.com Membership
Cell Phone Discounts
Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities
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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.
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Direct Support Professional
Location:
Leechburg PA
Pay Rate:
Earn $18.50/hour.
Shifts available:
As Per Client Needs
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 Altoona, PA in our Home and Community 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 We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:
DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
Flexible Schedules & Work‑Life Balance
Employee Referral Bonuses
Care.com Membership
Cell Phone Discounts
Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities
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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.
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