Direct Support Professional Job at Merakey, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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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 seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team at our program in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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!

We provide PAID training.

Earn $18.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Position Details

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals in a variety of settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication and social skill development.

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: www.merakey.org/careers

About Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavior 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:

  • Verifiable High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.
  • One year of experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

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