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Direct Support Professional - Virginia Beach, VA

Merakey
$18/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthc
tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach
Sep 04, 2025
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Direct Support Professional
#102674
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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Position Type
Full-Time
Shift
1st, 2nd, 3rd - with week-ends
Work Schedule
Wednesday 9pm-9am, Thursday 9pm-9am, Friday 5pm-9pm, & Saturday 9pm-9am
Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:



  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid driver's license
  • Preferred 1+ year experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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 Direct Support Professionals to join our team in our Virginia Beach, Virginia location. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide this is the opportunity for you.



Position Details


Our Direct Support Professionals are responsible for supporting individuals through teaching, coaching, modeling, and accompanying individuals with disabilities so that they are involved in family, neighborhood, civic, cultural, and religious activities and events. In a variety of settings, the DSP will work with individuals with varying degrees of medical and mental health diagnoses and abilities. DSP uphold dignity and respect of individual(s) served by promoting person-centered care while documenting and assisting activities of daily living in a safe and sanitary environment.



No experience required - we provide PAID training.



Earn up to $18/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.



Benefits


Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:



  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.


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


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!

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