Direct Support Professional

MerakeyMerakeyCoraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted

8/22/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$19 - $21/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including assistance with daily living activities and personal hygiene. Facilitate life skills development, community engagement, and maintain accurate documentation of services provided.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this position. While related experience is considered helpful, no prior experience is required as paid training is provided.

Key skills

Direct carePersonal careHygiene assistanceMobility assistanceMeal preparationLife skills developmentHousehold tasksSocial skills supportCommunity supportTransportationMedication supportDocumentationProgress notesService logsMentoringAdvocacy

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About Merakey

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Employees

2,923

Type

Nonprofit

Size

5,001-10,000 employees

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!

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Description

Position: Direct Support Professional Location: Coraopolis PA, Pay Rate: Earn up to $20.59/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $18.59/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay. Shifts available: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends 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 Coraopolis, 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 To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here……DSP Spotlight Page [https://merakey.goodseeker.com/c/merakey/featured/join-our-team-as-a-dsp] To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position: IDD Services [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVNRSt1PN4k&t=17s] 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 * Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits * Employee Referral Bonuses * Care.com Membership * Cell Phone Discounts * Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities 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 [http://www.merakey.org/careers] to learn more.   Qualifications * Must be at least 18 years of age. * Related experience is helpful. 

Requirements

  • Direct care
  • Personal care
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Life skills development
  • Household tasks
  • Social skills support
  • Community support
  • Transportation
  • Medication support
  • Documentation
  • Progress notes
  • Service logs
  • Mentoring
  • Advocacy

Benefits

  • DailyPay
  • Flexible schedules
  • Work-life balance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Eye insurance
  • Ear insurance
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Care.com membership
  • Cell phone discounts
  • Paid training
  • Career development opportunities

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