Lead Direct Support Professional
Company: Merakey
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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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 Lead Direct Support
Professionals (DSP)to join our team at our program in Carmichael,
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! Earn $22- $24 per hour (rate increases to $24
per hour once you have received your RBT - Registered Behavioral
Technician certification.) Our Lead 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, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee
referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more! To fill out
an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers Requisition
number:74285 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.The ideal candidate will
possess the following qualifications:---Must be at least 18 years
old. ---Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D. ---Dual
Diagnose experience preferred. ---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; and ---Required to complete a DSP 1
and DSP 2 certification, within 1 year of hired date. ---Required
to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification
within 1year of hired date.Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Keywords: Merakey, Carmichael , Lead Direct Support Professional, Other , Carmichael, California
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