Direct Support Professional Specialized at Merakey

Position Direct Support Professional Specialized
Posted 02 Aug 2026
Expired 01 Sep 2026
Company Merakey
Location Columbus | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

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 the greater Columbus NJ area! Pay Rate: 19.13 per/hr All shifts available. 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! No experience required - we provide paid training. Earn up to $17.61/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option. Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents' responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities. 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! About 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. Must be 21 years of age Must have a verifiable high school diploma/G.E.D. A valid driver’s license is required 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities Dual diagnosis experience is preferred NADD DSP Certification training within first year of employment

Job Info:

  • Company: Merakey
  • Position: Direct Support Professional Specialized
  • Work Location: Columbus
  • Country: US

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