Program Lead

Merakey; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer matching

DailyPay access to earned wages

Care.com backup care access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement and partnerships

Learning platforms for personal growth

Zusammenfassung

Merakey seeks a Program Lead to oversee day-to-day management of a residential program in Richmond, VA. You will supervise staff, coordinate activities, ensure high-quality services, and manage a caseload as needed. The role offers on-site operations and a competitive hourly wage.

The position emphasizes staff guidance, client safety, and efficient house management, with opportunities for career growth within Merakey's developmental and behavioral health services.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a High School diploma/G.E.D. OR 4-5 years' experience in a human services residential setting.
• 1-3 total years of experience required.
• Willingness to obtain NADSP Certification within first year of hire, if required.

Aufgaben

• Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift.
• Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Direct Care responsibilities including ADLs, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements.
• Medication management and administration.
• Incident management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO.
• Manages all household needs including menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping.
• Ensures ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home.
• Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing.
• Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.).
• Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests.

Kenntnisse

Staff management

Client care

Emergency response

Medication administration

Household management

Scheduling

Ausbildung

High School diploma/GED

Jobbeschreibung

Sun, Mon 9a-5p, Tue 1p-9p, Wed 11a-7p, Thur 10a-6p

Description

The Program Lead plays a critical role in the day-to-day management and oversight of specific programs or services within their identified Division. Reporting to the Program Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating program activities, supervising program staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking aProgramLeadto join our team in our Richmond,Virginialocation.

Earn:$20.86/Hour

Staff Management

• Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
• Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
• Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement

Client Care and Safety

• Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
• Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
• Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed

Responsibilities Include:

• Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
• Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
• Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL’s, food preparation/feeding,maintaining required supervison requirements
• Medication management and administration
• Incident Management in coordination with Program Managar and QCO
• Manages all household needs to include but not imited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
• Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
• Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
• Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
• Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests

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. 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:

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D. OR 4 -5 years' experience working in a human services residential setting
• 1-3 total years of experience required
• Willingness to obtain NADSP Certification obtained within first year of hire, if required

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