Skip to main content

Direct Support Professional - Specialized at Merakey

Department: IDD - Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Compensation

$22/hr

Location
Cresson, Pennsylvania
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Added to Metaintro

Summary from listing

Merakey is hiring a Direct Support Professional Specialized/Dual Diagnosis (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, autism, and medical conditions in Cresson, Pennsylvania. The role uses counseling, mentoring, coaching, modeling, and other trained strategies to help individuals reach their highest potential. The position pays $22.26 per hour when the enhanced pay option is selected and includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness, and other benefits. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, must be at least 21, have a valid driver's license, and have 1–3 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring mental health issues; NADD DSP certification training is provided during the first year.

For job seekers

Ready to find a role that actually fits?

Upload your résumé, start a Job Search Thread, and let Metaintro rank real openings against your experience — then guide you from search to offer.

Match

Compare live roles against your current evidence.

Position

Turn proof projects into role-specific applications.

Improve

Use market feedback to keep the skill plan current.

Return to navigation