Program Specialist

Merakey; Plymouth Meeting (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Program Specialist to manage client care and services. This role involves coordinating activities, ensuring quality service delivery, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options

DailyPay for on-demand pay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on entertainment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• 1-3 years of supervisory/managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individual care and services for clients.
• Facilitate team meetings and manage caseload.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality services.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

60 credit hours

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Program Specialist to join our team.

Compensation: $28.75/hour.

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

Job Functions of the Program Specialist:

1. Coordinate individual care and services
2. Facilitate team meetings as needed
3. Coordinate healthcare and medication oversight
4. Serve as the point person and liaison with family and stakeholder contacts
5. Develop and implement service plans
6. Work with internal and external parties to ensure unit authorizations in the ISP
7. Aggregate data for quarterly reports and share with applicable parties
8. Develop and coordinate HRST (PA requirement)
9. Complete and coordinate annual consents
10. Support Medicaid renewals and redeterminations
11. Coordinate and facilitate Human Rights Meetings (NJ) or equivalent in other states
12. Complete annual assessments
13. Coordinate with the department on individual admissions, transfers, and discharges
14. Compile individual-specific data for assessments
15. Meet with Supports Coordinators (SC)/Case Managers to transfer ISP data
16. Collaborate with Behavior Specialists regarding Behavior Support Plans
17. Serve as a resource for the Program Manager to identify community activities for inclusion
18. Participate in the development of Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)
19. Analyze progress notes and data to verify ISP adherence and initiate changes as needed
20. Ensure Peer Review recommendations are implemented
21. Manage consumer burial reserve accounts with Fiscal Department
22. Conduct compliance audits
23. Collaborate with Nursing on healthcare issues and medication management
24. Follow up on medical appointments, transportation, and refills
25. Comply with incident management policies and procedures

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options
• DailyPay for on-demand pay access
• Self-care tools via the Goga well-being platform
• Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Care.com
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services via EAP
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning

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. Over 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states annually.Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. We are committed to creating diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. Veterans are welcome to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 60 credit hours in place of education
• 3-5 years of experience
• 1-3 years of supervisory/managerial experience
• NADD Certification within 1 year of hire
• Certified Technology Assessor required
• HRST Reviewer required