Program Lead: Care Operations & Team Leadership

Merakey; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Care.com backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey in Johnstown, PA is seeking a Program Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of designated programs, coordinate activities, and ensure high-quality services. The role may manage a caseload and reports to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities include leading staff on shift, scheduling, approving timecards, direct care tasks, medication management, incident response, and maintaining home operations. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable high school diploma/G.E.D. or 4–5 years of experience in a human services residential setting.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to obtain NADSP Certification within the first year of hire, if required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift.
• Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Approves all DSP timecards and leave requests.
• Direct care responsibilities include ADLs, food preparation/feeding, and maintaining required supervision requirements.
• Medication management and administration.
• Incident management in coordination with the Program Manager and QCO.
• Manages household needs including menu development, grocery shopping, and housekeeping.
• Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the assigned home.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and daily maintenance tasks (e.g., changing lightbulbs, filter cleanings).
• Identify needed repairs and submit maintenance requests.

Skills

1–3 years of relevant experience

Willingness to obtain NADSP cert

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Merakey in Johnstown, PA is seeking a Program Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of designated programs, coordinate activities, and ensure high-quality services. The role may manage a caseload and reports to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities include leading staff on shift, scheduling, approving timecards, direct care tasks, medication management, incident response, and maintaining home operations. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compliance with policies.