Direct Support Professional – Specialized/Dual Diagnosis

Reference #: 5001072860806
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 a Direct Support Professional Specialized/Dual Diagnosis (DSP)to join our team at our program in Cresson, PA.  
Earn $21.38 / hour when enhanced pay option is selected. 
The Direct Care Professional (DSP) Specialized is responsible for supporting and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).  A DSP Specialized should use counseling, mentoring, coaching, modeling, and other trained strategies to assist individuals in reaching their highest potential.  This role will support individuals with IDD, signs and symptoms of serious mental illness, Autism and/or medical conditions which some could be the underlying causes of behavior. 
Benefits 
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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. 
 Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: 
 Verifiable high school diploma or GED 
 Must be at least 21 years of age 
 Must have a valid drivers license 
 1-3 years working with people with developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring mental health issues 
 NADD DSP certification training during the first year of employment for continued employment in this program 
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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.