NHS Human Services – Direct Support Professional – Elizabethtown, PA

Job title: Direct Support Professional Company: NHS Human Services Job description: Requisition Number 76139 Job Title Direct Support Professional City Elizabethtown State PA Shift Various Work Schedule various External 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 seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP)to join our team at our program in Elizabethtown, PA. 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. Earn $17.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option. 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. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park, museums and local events while working on social and communication skills. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry. 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 Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more! To fill out an on-line application: Requisition number: 76139 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. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. 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 The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years old. • Must possess a valid driver’s license. • Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G. E. D. • Related direct care experience (DSP, CAN, HHA) preferred. • Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential. Expected salary: $17 per hour Location: Elizabethtown, PA Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job