What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist Role position at Merakey?
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. With over 8,000 employees, we support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states annually.
The ideal candidate for this Program Specialist role will possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with two years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities. Alternatively, a Master's degree from an accredited institution, combined with one year of experience, will also be considered. A valid current driver's license is also required. The successful candidate will join our team in Coraopolis, PA, providing casework for a specific caseload, monitoring individual program plans (IPP) and/or individual support plans (ISP), and offering adult program activities for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This role includes coordination and involvement in community participation supports (CPS) and/or community engagement activities. 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. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as competitive compensation plans. Other benefits include DailyPay, work-life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and Care.com membership.
The ideal candidate for this Program Specialist role will possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with two years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities. Alternatively, a Master's degree from an accredited institution, combined with one year of experience, will also be considered. A valid current driver's license is also required. The successful candidate will join our team in Coraopolis, PA, providing casework for a specific caseload, monitoring individual program plans (IPP) and/or individual support plans (ISP), and offering adult program activities for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This role includes coordination and involvement in community participation supports (CPS) and/or community engagement activities. 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. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as competitive compensation plans. Other benefits include DailyPay, work-life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and Care.com membership.
