Direct Support Professional
 Merakey | |
vision insurance, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, California, Yuba City | |
 Oct 30, 2024 | |
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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 (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Yuba City, 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 $2 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. 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. To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! * DailyPay * Work/Life Balance * Flexible Schedules * Cell Phone Discount Plans * Employee Referral Bonuses * Tuition Reimbursement * Care.com Membership About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans 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 1 year of hired date Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled | |