Direct Support Professional

Merakey

Newark, USonsite$33k/yrPosted Jul 27, 2026
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Skills

dsp

About the role

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 seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Newark, DE.

Schedule: Thursday and Friday 3p-11p, Sunday 9a-9p

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

Payrate- $15.75/hr

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your 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. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

DailyPay

- access your pay when you need it!

Retirement plan - both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.

Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance)

Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\

Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.

Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.

Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Verifiable High School diploma/G.E. D preferred.

Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.

Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Compensation

This Other role pays $33k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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