What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Merakey?
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Staff Management:
Program Operations:
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
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!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred
- Verifiable HS Diploma or GED required.
- 2 Years of IDD experience 1-3 Years of Supervisory/Managerial Experience
Staff Management:
- Supervise program staff, providing direction, guidance, and support.
- Conduct regular staff meetings to discuss program goals, updates, and challenges.
- Provide training and professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring workload balance.
- Address staffing issues, conflicts, and concerns in a timely and effective manner.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
- Oversee participant intake and assessment processes to ensure a comprehensive understanding of individual needs.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans for program participants.
- Monitor participant progress towards goals and adjust service plans as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to participants experiencing emergencies or crises.
- Ensure participant safety and well-being through regular check-ins and follow-ups.
- Ensure compliance with programmatic requirements, regulations, and standards.
- Collect, analyze, and report program data and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, space management, and transportation.
- Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to enhance program impact.
- Represent the program and organization in meetings, events, and community forums.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Program Operations:
- Ensure compliance with programmatic requirements, regulations, and standards.
- Collect, analyze, and report program data and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, space management, and transportation.
- Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to enhance program impact.
- Represent the program and organization in meetings, events, and community forums.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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!