Lead Direct Support Professional

Company: Merakey
Location: Escondido
Posted on: February 22, 2021

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 Full Time Lead Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Escondido, CA Pay rate is $20 - $22 per hour (rate increases to $22 per hour once you receive your RBT (Registered Behavioral Technician) certification). Position Details: Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities. 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 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 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. With a rich tradition spanning 50 years with nearly 10,000 employees, Merakey provides care to over 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Louisiana, Michigan, Texas, California, Ohio, Virginia and Tennessee. Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Req# 60368 Apply today at: www.merakey.org/careersThe 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 1 year of paid verifiable experience working with I/DD individuals in a group home or residential setting. 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 60 days of hired date. One-year experience working with I/DD/ MH population or equivalent as well as providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility is preferred Hourly rate will increase by $2 once RBT is obtained

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