
Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Crafton , PA
Pay Rate: Earn up to $19.00 /hour with election of Enhanced Pay option. Base rate= 17 per hr
Shifts available: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends
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 a Direct Support Professional to join our team in Pittsburgh-Crafton area.
Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.
Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.
What Merakey Offers YOU:
We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
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!
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.
Start at $17/hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $19/hour through enhanced pay.
1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts positions available
Position Details:
The Direct Support Professional provides direct, individualized care to residents in a residential setting. This role supports daily living activities, promotes skill development, and ensures a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, implementing treatment and behavior plans, supporting recreational and community activities, documenting resident progress, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. The DSP also helps maintain residents’ living spaces, transports residents to community activities, and participates in ongoing training and staff meetings.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

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