Program Lead

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assists with personal care
• Implements treatment and behavior plans
• Supports recreational and community activities
• Documents resident progress
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintains residents’ living spaces
• Transports residents to community activities
• Participates in ongoing training and staff meetings

Qualifications

The DSP also helps maintain residents’ living spaces, transports residents to community activities, and participates in ongoing training and staff meetings.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Retail 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
• 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

Start at $19/hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $21/hour through enhanced pay.

Schedule

1st shift (Monday - Friday 7:00 am-3:00 pm)

About the role

The Team Lead provides direct, individualized care to residents in a residential setting. This role supports daily living activities, promotes skill development, and ensures a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

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!