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Direct Support Professional at Merakey

Department: IDD - Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Compensation

$18/hr

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

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 mentoring consumers, assisting with daily hygiene and personal care, and teaching daily living activities such as housekeeping and laundry. The schedule alternates between two weekly patterns, with shifts from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and pays up to $17.69 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18, have a valid driver’s license, and preferably hold a high school diploma or GED and experience in home health or school settings working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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