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Director of Programs

Merakey
Mount Pleasant, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalency for credited coursework and experience
  • 1-3 total years of experience

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 Director of Programs to join our team.

The Director of Programs plays a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a specific program or service within their identified Division, responsible for program implementation and evaluation. Reporting to the Senior Director or Director, this position plays a key role in ensuring program quality, effectiveness, and impact. This role may manage a caseload of their own.

This is a management position responsible for the direct supervision of assigned Campus Managers/Supervisors or Community House Managers and the oversight of assigned I/DD residences.

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!

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