Direct Support Professional

External Description
Merakey is seeking a full time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in the Orwigsburg, PA area.
Are you looking for a position where you can utilize your skills and passion for supporting people? Do you believe that we are better together by including everyone? The Direct Support Professional role is for those who enjoy working with individuals with disabilities and the reward that comes with helping them achieve their personal goals. Being in this role requires both attention to detail and creativity as you are serving as both a life coach and a personal support to our individuals. If this sounds like something that you would enjoy - then join our team!
Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Providing individualized care, activities of daily living, including proper maintenance of living area, and guiding residents in leisure activities, work and day programming.
• All chores necessary to maintain as normal a living environment as possible, i.e., laundry and housekeeping.
• Staff will be required to follow a designated shift routine and assignments as outlined by the House Manager.

MERAKEY IS PROUD TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
NEW!! - we have the compensation and benefits package that will meet your individual needs!! You choose between "Enhanced Pay" or "Enhanced Benefits"
Depending on your needs and/or the needs of your family, you choose between higher pay (and a full range of base benefits) or unbelievable benefits (and competitive pay). You will be free to choose from:

• Enhanced Pay - Competitive wage + an additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked. Option to select a base high deductible medical plan + dental and vision coverage. Retirement plan also available along with a full range of company paid benefits.
• Enhanced Benefits - Competitive wage + an option to select from 4 comprehensive medical plans for you and your family where at least 70% of the premiums are paid by Merakey. Dental, Vision and Retirement Plan also available along with a full range of additional company paid benefits.

In addition - we offer the following benefits:

• Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation Plans
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan (with company matching)
• Marketplace Savings Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• 24-Hour Nurse Hotline
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (for qualifying positions)
• Stability that coincides with working for a national leader in education, health and human services

ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey 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.
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
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
Requirements
Verifiable high school diploma or GED
Valid and Current Driver's License
Age 18 or older