Communication Disorder Specialist

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts and savings

Job summary

Merakey in Coraopolis, PA is seeking a Communication Disorder Specialist to advance the functional communication abilities of individuals with IDD. This role develops and implements communication programs while guiding staff.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders or Speech and Language, flexibility, creativity, leadership, and a valid driver’s license. Earn $23.00/hour with the Enhanced Pay Option and enjoy Merakey's comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders and/or Speech and Language required.
• High degree of flexibility, creativity, leadership, and organizational skills expected.
• Valid and current driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize functional communication abilities of individuals through communication programs.
• Provide guidance to staff on communication strategies and interventions.

Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders and/or Speech and Language

Job description

Overview

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 Communication Disorder Specialist to join our team at our program in Coraopolis, PA.

Earn $23.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

This is a professional position working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with the goal of maximizing the functional communication abilities of the individuals through communication programs and to provide guidance to staff.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• 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.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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. 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!

Qualifications

• Position requires a bachelor9s degree in Communication Disorders and/or Speech and Language.
• Position requires a high degree of flexibility, creativity, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid and Current Driver's License.