Therapeutic Activity Worker

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey in Coraopolis, PA is seeking a Therapeutic Activity Worker to provide direct care and support to developmentally disabled individuals. As part of a dedicated team, you will implement individual goal plans and assist with daily living activities.

This role offers competitive pay of $19.00/hr and a range of generous benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Qualifications

• A High School diploma and related work experience is desired.
• Training gained through working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual goal plans, document progress, and provide direct care.
• Organize and conduct special events and off-campus trips.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide guidance in recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Escort residents to and from scheduled classes.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Therapeutic Activity Worker

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A High School diploma and related work experience is desired.
• Such Training as may have been gained through working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

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 Therapeutic Activity Worker to join our team, at the program in Coraopolis, PA.

Earn $19.00/hr with the selection of the enhanced pay option.

Monday thru Friday – FLEX START TIME – 6:30a – 3p OR 7a – 3:30p OR 9a – 5:30p

Position Overview

The duties of the Therapeutic Activity Worker involve providing escort service, direct care, and program assistant to developmentally disabled individuals. Work is performed under the direction of the Program Instructors in respective areas of assignment and the Program Director.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Implements individual goal plans, alternate and /or backup activities, and documents residents' attendance and progress in the program areas.
• Assists in organizing and conduction of special events and off-campus trips.
• Assists the residents' activities of daily living; such as, toileting, feeding and other personal hygiene needs.
• Provides guidance in social, recreational, education and therapeutic activities.
• Escorts residents to and from scheduled program classes.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.