Program Lead - Residential Care & Team Leadership

Merakey; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay access

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead to join our Trenton, NJ team. The role focuses on day-to-day management and oversight of programs, coordinating activities, and delivering high-quality services to participants.

The position may manage a caseload and reports to the Program Manager. Ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and make quick decisions under pressure while working both independently and as part of 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 including ADLs, food preparation/feeding, supervising.
• Medication management and administration.
• Incident management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO.
• Manages household needs: menu development, groceries, housekeeping.
• Ensure upkeep and maintenance of assigned home.
• Daily maintenance tasks and repairs requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Task prioritization

Multitasking

Decision making under pressure

Independent & collaborative work

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead to join our Trenton, NJ team. The role focuses on day-to-day management and oversight of programs, coordinating activities, and delivering high-quality services to participants.

The position may manage a caseload and reports to the Program Manager. Ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and make quick decisions under pressure while working both independently and as part of a team.