What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Executive Director position at Merakey?
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 an Associate Executive Director to join our team in Philadelphia, Pa.
This is a professional administrative position responsible for the procurement, utilization, supervision, development and control of the Residential Services Department. An employee in this position reports to the Administrator.
In addition, the incumbent may be designated a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) if the educational qualifications are met.
Responsibilities
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
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!
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications
This is a professional administrative position responsible for the procurement, utilization, supervision, development and control of the Residential Services Department. An employee in this position reports to the Administrator.
In addition, the incumbent may be designated a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) if the educational qualifications are met.
Responsibilities
- Develop effective working schedules for staff.
- Assist in formulating policies relating to the administration of the department.
- Assist in the development of the policies and procedures of the facility in regard to the Safety Committee.
- Assist in formulating, organizing and conducting training programs for the purposes of on-the-job training, orientation of employees regarding agency policies and routines, promotional and staff development.
- Direct, coordinate and discipline staff to insure adherence to the agency’s policies and procedures.
- Participate in collective bargaining, contract negotiations and grievances
- Work closely with other departments to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the individuals in our care.
- Inform and advise the Administrator about the programs, practices and problems of the program.
- Submit to the Administrator a clear and detailed explanation of any proposed procedure which would involve either departure from established policy or the expenditure of substantial sums.
Merakey 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
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!
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications
- A four-year bachelor's degree
- 5 years of experience within IDD field
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