Direct Support Professional
Company: Merakey
Role summary
Direct Support Professional is a role at Merakey in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-03. Salary: USD 21 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Direct Support Professional
- Company
- Merakey
- Location
- Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 21 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-03
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while earning a competitive wage, up to $20.59 per hour. No degree is required, making it accessible to many, and the available evening, overnight, and weekend shifts offer great flexibility.
Job description
Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Coraopolis PA,
Pay Rate: Earn up to $20.59/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $18.59/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay.
Shifts available: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends
Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!
Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Coraopolis, PA in our Home and Community Division .
Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide , or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Assist with personal care , hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
Support life skills development , including household tasks and social skills
Provide community support , transportation
Promote health, safety, and well-being , including medication support (as trained)
Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs
To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here…… DSP Spotlight Page
To see what it’s all about, click here…. DSP Position: IDD Services
Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) , you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.
Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.
What Merakey Offers YOU:
We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:
DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
Employee Referral Bonuses
Care.com Membership
Cell Phone Discounts
Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities
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 !
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Related experience is helpful.