Program Lead

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D. OR 4 -5 years' experience working in a human services residential setting 1-3 total years of experience required.
• Willingness to obtain NADSP Certification obtained within first year of hire, if required.

Position

Position: Direct Care Program Lead

Location

Location: Shippensburg, PA

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $19.48/hour (Up to $21.48/hr with enhanced pay option)

Shift

Shift: 1st shift - no weekends (8 am - 4 pm)

Specific Job Functions

Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensures ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)

About Merakey

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's Commitment to Diversity

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!

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