QIDP

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advocate for individuals and ensure monitoring functions are completed appropriately.
• Act as the Program Specialist (PS).
• Manage a defined caseload, which may include traveling to and having responsibility for a defined number of homes in the community (SFR & CLP).
• Travel to any day program for the individual.
• Act as liaison between the facility, individual's family, and outside agencies.
• Receive supervision from the Social Services Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, liberal arts or human services related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
• Or a Master's degree in psychology, liberal arts or human services related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$25.99 per hour.

Schedule

Monday–Friday (Business Hours)

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.

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