Program Manager - Penn Hills Pa - Penn Hills, PA

Merakey; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Educational partnerships

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations within the Division, coordinate activities, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality services for participants.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, intake and assessment oversight, service plan development, and program compliance. The role requires collaboration with partners and effective communication to advance program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• NASDP certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage program staff, providing in person direction, guidance, and support.
• Oversee participant intake and assessment processes to understand individual needs.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans and monitor progress toward goals.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and coordinate program logistics and partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

NASDP Certification (within 1 year of hire)

Job description

The Program Manager plays a critical role in the day-to-day management and oversight of specific programs or services within their identified Division. Reporting to the Program Director or Director, this position is responsible for coordinating program activities, supervising program staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This position is responsible for:

Staff Management

• Supervise and engage program staff, providing in person direction, guidance, and support.
• Conduct regular in person staff meetings to discuss program goals, updates, and challenges.
• Actively participate in program and new hire orientation for DSP's
• Provide training and professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring workload balance.
• Address staffing issues, conflicts, and concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, engagement and collaboration.

Client Care and Safety

• Oversee participant intake and assessment processes to ensure a comprehensive understanding of individual needs.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans for program participants.
• Monitor participant progress towards goals and adjust service plans as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to participants experiencing emergencies or crises.
• Ensure participant safety and well-being through regular check-ins and follow-ups.

Program Operations

• Ensure compliance with programmatic requirements, regulations, and standards.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, space management, and transportation.
• Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to enhance program impact.
• Represent the program and organization in meetings, events, and community forums.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalency for credited coursework and experience
• 1-3 total years of experience
• 1-3 total Supervisory/Managerial experience
• NASDP Certification requires within 1 year of hire