External 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 at our program in Philadelphia, PA.
Salary: $50,000.00/ year
The Program Specialist will provide for the safety and well-being of each resident within the home and facilitate community involvement/interaction in cooperation with residents, staff, consultants, and administration. Responsibilities include the development of a suitable framework which provides staff members with the necessary information, training, and supervision so that they can effectively perform their duties in the required manner. The Program Specialist will supervise the development and implementations of the household and individual program routines while ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed. The Program Specialist will serve as a resource person and act as a role model for individual and staff members. The Program Specialist will keep accurate and carefully prepared records related to client development and medical concerns, staff training and progress.
BENEFITS
Merakey offers medical, dental, vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition number: 88076
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.

OR

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

OR

• An associate degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university and four (4) years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

OR

• Posses a valid driver's license and good driving record. Must meet the requirements of being insurable by Merakey