Program Aide

Merakey Company; Warminster Township, Northern (Bucks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 access for backup care

Job summary

Merakey seeks a compassionate Program Aide in Warminster, PA to support adults with IDD in an Adult Day Program. You will help participants build daily living skills, engage in meaningful activities, and foster independence in a safe, supportive environment.

We value creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational skills as you contribute to a structured program with a dedicated team. Schedule is Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities with a

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

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 aProgram Aideto join our team at our program inWarminster, 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

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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