Tyto Athene, LLC

Direct Support Professional

Tyto Athene, LLC  •  Redding, CA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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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 Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Redding, 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!

  • Provide the personal care and support to clients who live in the home
  • Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation and companionship
  • Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
  • Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
  • Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies

Earn $20-22 per hour.

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. 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. This position provides direct support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities with co-occurring medical support needs in a residential setting.

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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have a verifiable High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Must have at least 1 year of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services

Certification Requirements:

Merakey will provide access to the necessary training and support to help employees meet these requirements. These must be completed by:

  • DSP 1 and DSP 2 Certification – Required within 12 months of hire.
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification – Required within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Dual Diagnose experience is a PLUS!
Tyto Athene, LLC

About Tyto Athene, LLC

At Tyto Athene, we help turn Data to Dominance. As a trusted mission partner to defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, we deliver secure, mission-critical technology solutions that enhance resilience, accelerate decision-making, and ensure national readiness.

Tyto provides the advanced networking, cybersecurity, and mission IT capabilities of a large company with the speed and agility of a mid-sized partner. Our hands-on approach, deep technical expertise, and customer-first mindset ensure rapid outcomes and long-term success. Whether modernizing networks, strengthening cyber defenses, or integrating secure communications, we help customers stay ahead of evolving threats and mission demands.

We work side-by-side with our customers—at the edge and in real time—to turn complex data into actionable insights. This enables information dominance across operational and informational environments, where speed, accuracy, and security are essential.

Our skilled workforce brings decades of federal mission experience, and our commitment to innovation and accountability drives us to deliver solutions that are secure, adaptable, and mission-focused. We bridge the gap between legacy systems and future-ready technologies to help customers succeed in a rapidly changing world.

With a strong track record of supporting critical missions, Tyto empowers government agencies to modernize securely, act decisively, and operate with confidence. We don’t just deliver technology—we deliver mission enablement.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2018
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