Direct Support Professional

Company: Merakey
Location: Elk Grove
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

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. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP)to join our team at our program in Elk Grove,CA.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!Earn $20 - $22 per hour (rate increases to $22 per hour once you have received your RBT - Registered Behavioral Technician certification).Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals with development disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care as well as implementation of behavior plans. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.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!To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careersRequisition number: 75212ABOUT MERAKEY Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. 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.The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:---Must be at least 18 years old. ---Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D. ---Dual Diagnose experience preferred. ---A valid driver's license is required. ---Must have at least 6 months of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services; and ---Required to complete a DSP 1 and DSP 2 certification, within 1 year of hired date. ---Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification within 1year of hired date. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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