Program Aide

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

DailyPay access to earnings

Well-being platform (Goga)

Backup childcare & elder care viaCare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Merakey in Coraopolis, PA is seeking a Program Aide to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will provide direct assistance, help implement programs, and lead activities in collaboration with the Program Instructor, with involvement in community engagement.

This role offers an enhanced pay option and an emphasis on compassionate care within a nonprofit provider environment.

Qualifications

• Flexibility, creativity, leadership, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides Adult Program Assistance for Individuals with IDD.
• Leads program activities in conjunction with the Program Instructor.
• Involves in community engagement/activities.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 Aide to join our team, at the program in Coraopolis, PA.

Earn $18/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Provides Adult Program Assistance for Individuals with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This position provides direct support and assistance with implementation of programs and care for individuals with IDD. This person leads program activities in conjunction with the Program Instructor. This position includes involvement with community engagement/activities.

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.

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!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Position requires flexibility, creativity, leadership, and organizational skills

Valid and current driver's license

IDD experience preferred

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