Program Aide

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Care.com backup childcare

EAP—counseling, legal, financial

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Program Aide at the Coraopolis, PA program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves direct care, assisting with program implementation, and leading activities alongside the Program Instructor.

Requirements include flexibility, creativity, leadership, organizational skills, and a valid driver’s license. IDD experience is preferred, with a focus on community engagement and comprehensive client support.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide direct support and care for individuals with IDD.
• Must be able to lead program activities with guidance from the Program Instructor.
• Requires valid and current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and assistance with implementation of programs for individuals with IDD.
• Lead program activities in conjunction with the Program Instructor.
• Engage in community engagement/activities as part of client programming.

Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Leadership

Organizational skills

Driver's license

IDD experience

Job description

• Position requires flexibility, creativity, leadership, and organizational skills
• Valid and current driver's license
• IDD experience preferred

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!

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