Direct Support Professional at Merakey

Department: IDD - Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Compensation

$24 – $26/hr

Location: Sacramento, California · Yuba City, California · +2
Type: Full-time
Level: entry

Summary from listing

Merakey is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional in Yuba City, California, for a second-shift schedule from Saturday through Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The role provides direct care and behavior-plan implementation for individuals with developmental disabilities in community, family, individual, and adult training settings, supporting personal care, communication, and social skill development. The position pays $24.00–$26.00 per hour, with potential earnings of $26.00 after obtaining RBT certification, and includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience with an IDD or mental health population, and must obtain required DSP and RBT certifications within 12 months of hire.

Required Skills

Direct care
Behavior plans
Social skills
RBT certification
English communication

Additional Information

Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED
Required Previous Experiences: At least 6 months of experience working with an IDD or mental health population
Preferred Qualifications: Dual-diagnosis experience
Translation Company Name: Merakey

About Merakey

Merakey

developmental, behavioral health, and educationLafayette Hill, PA

Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. Its teams support individuals of all ages and needs across 12 states, and it supports over 40,000 people each year. Merakey has over 8,000 team members across the United States, including over 2,000 with 20 or more years of service.