Direct Support Professional
Merakey

Job Info

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team at our program in Northeast Philadelphia, Pa 19115

Our ideal Direct Support Professional candidate will have a strong desire to enhance the lives of individuals that live in a medical based facility and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. By following the Individual Support Plan while working on social and communication skills; enhance independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care. Foster a true sense of pride in your individual, by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as assisting with Activities of Daily Living (personal hygiene support), housekeeping and laundry.

To fill out an on-line application

www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition Number: 70036

About Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavior 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 believe 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.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled