Program Aide

Merakey Company; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a compassionate Program Aide to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. You will support adults with IDD in an Adult Day Program, helping them build daily living skills and participate in meaningful activities.

Join our structured environment where creativity, flexibility, and strong organization are valued as you help participants stay safe and engaged throughout the day, Monday through Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm.

Qualifications

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

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

IDD experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

1st Shift - with week-ends

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00-3:30pm

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with IDD 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 our program in Philadelphia, 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 $18.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option

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.

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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