Residential Care Program Lead

Merakey; Saint Thomas (Franklin County); On-site; USD 2,214,000 - 3,153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Educational partnerships

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of designated programs within the Division. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will coordinate activities, manage a caseload, and ensure high-quality services for participants.

Ideal candidates bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to prioritize, and the calmness to make quick decisions under pressure. You will work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced residential setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• HS 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

• Lead staff and point person on shift.
• Prepare and manage house schedules with Program Manager.
• Direct Care tasks including ADLs, meal prep, supervision.
• Medication management and administration.
• Incident management with Program Manager and QCO.
• Manage household needs: menus, groceries, housekeeping.
• Ensure upkeep and cleanliness of assigned home.
• Daily maintenance tasks and repairs coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Prioritization

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

4-5 years in human services residential setting

1-3 years of experience

Tools

NADSP Certification

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of designated programs within the Division. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will coordinate activities, manage a caseload, and ensure high-quality services for participants.

Ideal candidates bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to prioritize, and the calmness to make quick decisions under pressure. You will work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced residential setting.