Program Specialist - Mount Pleasant, PA

Merakey; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Program Specialist to oversee client care in Westmoreland and Washington Counties, PA. The role involves coordinating program activities, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and managing a caseload of participants. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 1 year experience or Bachelor's with 2 years experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Associate's degree with 4 years experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individual care and services.
• Develop and implement service plans.
• Collaborate with nursing and behavior specialists.

Skills

Client Care

Coordination

Supervisory Skills

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

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Program Specialist

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Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

1st Shift - with week-ends

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm other times as needed.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.


• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.


• An associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.


• 1-3 total Supervisory/Managerial experience preferred


• NADD Certification requires within 1 year of hire


• Certified Technology Assessor Preferred


• HRST Reviewer Preferred

Description

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

We are seeking a Program Specialist to join our team in Westmoreland and Washington Counties, PA.

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 Director of Programs, this position is responsible for coordinating program activities and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role includes a caseload of program participants.

• Overall coordination of individual care and services


• Client Care and Safety


• Responsible for service plan development and implementation


• Collaborates with Nursing to address Consumer healthcare issues, prescribed medications, discharge instructions, Consumer-specific adaptive equipment needs, and delivery of Individual -specific training


• Meets with Supports Coordinators (SC)/Case Manager to transfer ISP data


• Collaborate with Behavior Specialist regarding Behavior Support Plan; submits to Peer Review; works with management regarding response and plan of action; monitors adherence to plan


• 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. 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 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!