What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Profesional position at Merakey?
Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
- Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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!
Qualifications:
Education/License/Certification(s):
- High school diploma or GED
- Certification-Registered Behavior Technician or licensed psychiatric technician; or become a registered behavior technician within twelve months of initial employment.
Experience: Minimum Required
- 6 months experience working with IDD/MH population or equivalent
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (Please list other job requirements)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver’s license, if required
- Ability to read, speak, write and comprehend the English language
- Must have desire to help others reach their fullest potential
- Completes PPD testing and Physical Examination upon hire and minimally every 2 years thereafter, if required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed
- Ability to model, teach, and encourage socially-acceptable behaviors as needed