Direct Support Professional
Company: Merakey
Role summary
Direct Support Professional is a role at Merakey in Lower Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-22. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Direct Support Professional
- Company
- Merakey
- Location
- Lower Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-22
You’ll love this opportunity if you’re looking to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule. It is a fantastic entry-level role where you can gain hands-on experience in human services without needing a degree to get started.
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 Yardley, 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!
Position Details
Our ideal Direct Support Professional candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their consumer’s 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 Individual Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills. Enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care. Foster a true sense of pride in your individual, by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.
No experience required - we provide PAID training.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-10am
Earn $16.00/hour
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.
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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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.