Residential Programs Lead & DSP Supervisor

Merakey; Penn Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视视觉?

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Care.com backup care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of assigned programs within the Division. You will supervise staff, coordinate activities, and ensure high-quality services for participants, potentially managing a caseload.

You will report to the Program Manager and support DSPs in delivering care and supervision in a residential setting. The role requires leadership in client safety, emergencies, and program policies while collaborating with the Program Manager on schedules,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D. OR 4-5 years' experience working in a human services residential setting
• 1-3 total years of experience required
• Willingness to obtain NADSP Certification obtained within first year of hire, if required

Responsibilities

• Oversee work of DSPs and coordinate staff schedules
• Approve all DSP timecards and leave requests
• Direct care duties including ADLs, meals, supervision
• Medication management and administration
• Incident management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
• Manage household needs including menu development, groceries, and housekeeping
• Ensure ongoing upkeep and cleanliness of the home
• Perform daily maintenance tasks and identify repairs for maintenance requests

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety focus

Emergency response

ADLs support

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D.

NADSP Certification

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Program Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of assigned programs within the Division. You will supervise staff, coordinate activities, and ensure high-quality services for participants, potentially managing a caseload.

You will report to the Program Manager and support DSPs in delivering care and supervision in a residential setting. The role requires leadership in client safety, emergencies, and program policies while collaborating with the Program Manager on schedules,