About this opportunity
Merakey lists this Day Support Counselor opportunity in bensalem, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Payrate: $16.75 (up to $18.75 with the Enhanced Pay option.)
REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Related experience is helpful.
Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license.
Direct Support Professional
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!
No experience required - we provide PAID
The Direct Support Professional interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of potential settings, including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as the Adult Training Facilities (ATF). Provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person-Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP). Provides a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every consumer served.
BENEFITS
Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
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!
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
High School diploma/G.E.D.
Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities ispreferred .
Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
Dual Diagnosis experience ispreferred .
Community Participation Support certificatepreferred
Worksite address
bensalem, PA, 19020, US
Who can apply
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