Program Aide

Merakey; Oak Hill Farms (PA); On-site; USD 345,777 - 575,836; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform access

Care.com backup care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning access

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a compassionate Program Aide for our adult day program in Warminster, PA. You will support adults with IDD in daily activities, helping them build living skills and independence in a structured, safe setting.

We value creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills as you assist with group and individual activities, document progress, and maintain a well-run program space.

Qualifications

• Support adults with IDD in a structured Adult Day Program.
• Help participants build daily living skills.
• Foster independence in a safe, supportive environment.
• Creativity and flexibility required.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with IDD with daily routines, personal care, and mobility as needed.
• Lead and support group and individual activities focused on life skills, social skills, and recreation.
• Encourage independence, positive behavior, and active participation.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
• Document participant progress and communicate with team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized program space and assist with setup and cleanup.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/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 our program in Warminster, PA.

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Program Aide to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a structured Adult Day Program. In this role, you will help participants build daily living skills, engage in meaningful activities, and foster independence in a safe, supportive environment. This position requires creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist adults with IDD with daily routines, personal care, and mobility as needed
• Lead and support group and individual activities focused on life skills, social skills, and recreation
• Encourage independence, positive behavior, and active participation
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and abilities
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and engaging environment
• Document participant progress and communicate with team members
• Maintain a clean, organized program space and assist with setup and cleanup

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Earn up to 418.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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

• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with IDD preferred