Direct Support Professional
Company: Merakey
Location: Pala
Posted on: January 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in
someone's life while working with an extraordinary team to advance
your career? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we
do. We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team
in Escondido, CA for our Wyndemere Program.
Hourly Rate starts at $20 and will increase to $22 upon receipt of
RBT certification
Position Details:
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, as well as Adult Training Facilities.
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.
Benefits:
Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive
compensation plans, Work/Life balance, tuition reimbursement and so
much more!
About our Enhanced Behavioral Support Homes:
The mission, vision and core values of Merakey align with those of
a successful Enhanced Behavioral Support Home (EBSH) for
individuals with high risk factors, involved with multiple systems.
Merakey's mission is "enriching lives by providing exceptional
services through an individualized approach", integrating the
mission with our vision of "creating communities where everyone is
empowered to take meaningful steps toward reaching their fullest
potential", and our core values of compassion, diversity,
integrity, quality and trust, build a foundation of holistic care
for the people we support.
Merakey's philosophy for the EBSH program seeks to inspire hope of
recovery, promote empowerment, self-determination, understanding,
and coping skills for individuals allowing them to achieve their
fullest potential.
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and
education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated
services to individuals and communities across the country. We
leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and
new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their
families, public and private healthcare funders and community
partner organizations.
The work of Merakay is anchored in the firm belief that is every
individual's right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment in
their lives. Surrounding professional staff with the best in
technology and supports. Merakey is a leader in the industry and
remains committed to helping people...one individual at a time.
Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Apply at www.merakey.org/careers
REQ #69065The ideal candidate will possess the following
qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Must have at least 6 months of paid verifiable experience working
with I/DD individuals.
Dual Diagnose experience preferred.
A valid driver's license is required.
Required to complete a DSP 1 certification, within 1 year of hired
date.
Required to complete a DSP 2 certification within 1 year of hired
date.
Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
certification within a year of hired date.
Hourly rate will increase by $2 once RBT is obtained
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