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Merakey

Lead Direct Support Professional

Merakey, Sheridan, Wyoming, United States, 82801

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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

LeadDirect Support Professionals

(DSPs) to join our team at our programs in

Sheridan, CA .

Position Details Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

COMPENSATION:

Earn $26.50/hour.

We provide professional development training, support, and resources to help you obtain your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification. Upon certification, you’ll receive a $2/hour pay increase= $28.50/hour .

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

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

Life at Merakey: DSP Spotlight

Get an inside look at life as a DSP at Merakey through our DSPSpotlightPage. Hear directly from our team about what makes Merakey a place where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day.

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 candidatemust 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!

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