Program Instructor
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Candidates with IDD experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate Adult Day Program activities, including:
- Vocational training
- Independent living skills
- Cognitive and social development
- Leisure and recreational activities
- Mobility, sensory, and perceptual motor skills
- Support individuals in developing computer and basic technology skills
- Encourage participation while adapting activities to meet individual needs
- Maintain a positive, flexible, and person-centered approach
- Collaborate with team members to support individualized goals
Qualifications
- Valid and current driver's license
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions in a retirement plan.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- Access to self-care tools and resources on the Goga well-being platform.
- Access to 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.
- Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
Pay
- $18.00-$20.00/hr without degree
- $20.00-$22.00/hr with degree
Schedule
- Details on schedule can vary based on program requirements and individual needs.
About the role
At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are currently seeking a Program Instructor to join our Adult Day Program team in Coraopolis, PA. Earn $18.00-$20.00/hr without degree Earn $20.00-$22.00/hr with degree. Position Overview The Program Instructor provides engaging, supportive, and structured activities for adults with developmental disabilities. This role plays a vital part in helping individuals develop skills that promote independence, confidence, and quality of life. Key Responsibilities Facilitate Adult Day Program activities, including:
- Vocational training
- Independent living skills
- Cognitive and social development
- Leisure and recreational activities
- Mobility, sensory, and perceptual motor skills
- Support individuals in developing computer and basic technology skills
- Encourage participation while adapting activities to meet individual needs
- Maintain a positive, flexible, and person-centered approach
- Collaborate with team members to support individualized goals
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!