Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

08 Apr 2024
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19113 Philadelphia USA

Direct Support Professional

Reference #: 5001013643906

Requisition Number

90139City

PhiladelphiaShift

2nd Shift - with week-endsExternal DescriptionBenefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Care.com Membership

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.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!Position Type

Full-TimeState

PAWork Schedule

230pm-11pm every other weekendRequirementsMINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:A high school diploma or GED is required. Related experience is helpful. The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills. A current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license is required.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.

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