Program Lead - Residential Care & Staff Oversight

Merakey; Penn Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Program Lead to oversee daily program operations within our division, coordinating activities, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. You may manage your own caseload and report to the Program Manager.

The role involves hands-on supervision, safety enforcement, and coordinating caregiving duties such as ADLs and medication management, with emphasis on incident management and home upkeep.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• High School diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Staff management

Client safety

Supervision

ADLs support

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

4-5 years experience in human services residential setting

Tools

NADSP Certification

Job description

Merakey seeks a Program Lead to oversee daily program operations within our division, coordinating activities, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. You may manage your own caseload and report to the Program Manager.

The role involves hands-on supervision, safety enforcement, and coordinating caregiving duties such as ADLs and medication management, with emphasis on incident management and home upkeep.