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 a Program Specialist to join our team at our program in Chester County.Earn: $47,500.00/Annual Per YearPosition DetailsThe Program Specialist will provide for the safety and well-being of each resident within the home and facilitate community involvement/interaction in cooperation with residents, staff, consultants, and administration. Responsibilities include the development of a suitable framework which provides staff members with the necessary information, training, and supervision so that they can effectively perform their duties in the required manner. The Program Specialist will supervise the development and implementations of the household and individual program routines while ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed. The Program Specialist will serve as a resource person and act as a role model for individual and staff members. The Program Specialist will keep accurate and carefully prepared records related to client development and medical concerns, staff training and progress.
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition number: 88076
BenefitsMerakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

About MerakeyMerakey 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!
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications

• A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism OR
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism OR
• An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
• Must have a valid driver's license, with a fairly clean record.
• Must have your own transportation.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to complete Behavior Support plans and supporting documentation.
• Knowledge of 6100 and 6400 regulations- preferred

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