Program Lead — Team & Services Coordinator

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Care.com backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Pryor Online Learning

Retirement plan

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead in Greensburg, PA to join our team. The role oversees day-to-day program operations and staff supervision, reporting to the Program Manager.

You will coordinate activities, manage a caseload, ensure high-quality services, and handle scheduling, timecards, care tasks, and client safety.

This position requires strong interpersonal skills, calm decision-making under pressure, and the ability to work independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/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

• Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift.
• Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Approve all DSP timecards and leave requests.
• Direct Care responsibilities to include ADLs, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements.
• Medication management and administration.
• Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO.
• Manages all household needs including menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping.
• Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Task prioritization

Decision making

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead in Greensburg, PA to join our team. The role oversees day-to-day program operations and staff supervision, reporting to the Program Manager.

You will coordinate activities, manage a caseload, ensure high-quality services, and handle scheduling, timecards, care tasks, and client safety.

This position requires strong interpersonal skills, calm decision-making under pressure, and the ability to work independently and with a team.