Program Lead — Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)

Merakey; Fayetteville (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead in Fayetteville, PA to oversee day-to-day operations of assigned programs, reporting to the Program Manager. The role may manage a caseload and requires coordinating activities to ensure delivery of high-quality services to participants.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, the ability to prioritize, multitask, and stay calm under pressure while working both independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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 supervision requirements.
• Medication management and administration.
• Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO.
• Manages all household needs to include but not limited 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Prioritization

Independent and collaborative work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead in Fayetteville, PA to oversee day-to-day operations of assigned programs, reporting to the Program Manager. The role may manage a caseload and requires coordinating activities to ensure delivery of high-quality services to participants.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, the ability to prioritize, multitask, and stay calm under pressure while working both independently and with a team.