Direct Support Professional

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are currently seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Beaver County. Qualified entry level candidates are eligible for up to $17.00/hour if the Enhanced Pay Program is selected and/or the Shift Differential is applicable for the hours worked. -- if position eligible for this. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: - Providing individualized care, activities of daily living, including proper maintenance of living area. - 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. - Work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents' responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports and periodic meetings. - Staff will be required to follow a designated shift ro...