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Program Lead

Merakey
Crafton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2026

The Program Lead plays a critical role in the day-to-day management and oversight of specific programs or services within their identified Division. Reporting to the Program Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating program activities, supervising program staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.

 

Rate of pay - $19.00 OR $21.00 with the selection of enhanced pay. 

 

Job Duties

  • Develops effective working schedules and staff coverage for their shift.
  • Supervise and Coordinate daily routines.
  • Assist in the development of policies and procedures in regard to shift routines.
  • Formulate, organize and conduct training programs, orientation of new staff and management training.
  • Works with Apartment Manager and Assistant Manager to direct, coordinate and discipline staff to insure adherence to facility policies and ICF/MR regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records pertinent to their area; i.e. staff Attendance Charts, In-Service Training, etc.
  • Maintain supplies, office supplies, forms and records, etc.
  • Assist staff with Resident discipline and care.
  • Assist staff and Apartment Management to insure the effective operations of Residential areas.
  • Works closely with other departments to insure the needs of the Residents are met.
  • Is flexible in regard to their work schedule.
  • Conducts fire drills, checks smoke detectors and pull stations weekly.
  • Assist in interviewing of applicants.
  • Review staff development and performance evaluations, makes recommendations for staff promotions.
  • Makes frequent inspections of the facility and monitors overall operations.
  • Enforces and advises the Residential Services Director about any concerns of problems.
  • Performs related work as required.

 

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.

 

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!

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

 

A four-year college degree or prior work experience with Intellectual Developmental Disability Individuals in a similar setting is required, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Salary : $19

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