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Direct Support Professional at Merakey

Department: IDD - Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Compensation

$16/hr

Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
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Summary from listing

Merakey is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Philadelphia to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings, including parks and sensory gardens. The role involves following individual support plans, encouraging and coaching consumers, enhancing independence, and assisting with daily hygiene, personal care, housekeeping, and laundry. The position offers paid training, no prior experience required, and a second-shift schedule with weekends and Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, plus Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM. The pay rate is up to $16.25 per hour with an Enhanced Pay option, and benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and other employee programs.

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