Program Lead, 2nd Shift — Impactful Care Leadership

Merakey; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Care.com access

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead in Vineland, NJ to oversee day-to-day program operations and ensure delivery of high-quality services to participants. Reporting to the Program Manager, you may manage a caseload and coordinate activities on the 2nd shift.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, the ability to prioritize, and a collaborative approach to team-based care, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead staff and point person when on shift.
• Prepare and manage house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Provide direct care including ADLs, meal prep, and required supervision.
• Medication management and administration
• Incident management with Program Manager and QCO
• Manage household needs: menu, groceries, and housekeeping.
• Ensure upkeep and maintenance of the assigned home and overall cleanliness.
• Handle daily maintenance tasks and identify repairs and submit requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Decisiveness

Teamwork

Staff leadership

Task delegation

Feedback

Safety policies

Conflict de-escalation

Emergency response

Shift lead

Scheduling

Direct care

Medication management

Incident management

Household management

Maintenance

Cleaning

Maintenance tasks

Repairs

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead in Vineland, NJ to oversee day-to-day program operations and ensure delivery of high-quality services to participants. Reporting to the Program Manager, you may manage a caseload and coordinate activities on the 2nd shift.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, the ability to prioritize, and a collaborative approach to team-based care, with a focus on safety and compliance.