Program Coordinator
Merakey

Job Info

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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 Coordinator to join our team, at the program in Beaver, PA.

Position Details:

The Program Coordinator holds primary responsibility for site-based compliance to PA Office of Developmental programs regulations, county requirements and implementation of all Merakey policies and standards. The Program Coordinator assumes the onsite leadership role in assuring the health, safety and contentment of the individuals served, and the smooth daily operation of their assigned program. Additionally, this position will be the primary communicator between the House Manager and DSPS. Training, supervision, administrative and management functions may potentially be assigned to include:

• Demonstrate competent implementation of all Individual Support Plans (ISPs)

• Assures that all Direct Support Professionals assigned to the site have been effectively trained in BSPS, ISPs, site safety, and applicable regulations.

• Assists the House Manager with scheduling of Direct Support Professionals for the program as assigned.

• Assures effective implementation of individual medication policies and procedures on site.

• Effectively manages house petty cash and grocery budgets in conjunction with House Manager

• Assures that dietary needs of the individuals are met

• Assists with completion of annual assessment as requested

• Participates in the On Call system as assigned

• Works additional Direct Support hours as needed when coverage cannot be located

• Assures all documentation is delivered to the supervisor in a timely manner

• Provides all training as assigned

• Attends all supervisory meetings as assigned

• Provide Direct Support to the individuals in their charge

• Provide assessment, observation and documentation related to psychiatric symptoms and the anticipated needs in stabilizing the individuals and their mental health concerns.

• Facilitate opportunities for community access, participation, and membership for each individual, including safe transportation.

• Provide and support a variety of leisure activities and opportunities in the home or facility, including personal preferences as well as exposure to new and different activities that are safe and age appropriate.

• Provide appropriate level of assistance in personal care, hygiene, meal preparation and feeding, dressing, transfer and lifting, according to each person's unique needs.

Benefits:

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

Apply today!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition Number: 68089

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 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.

• High School Diploma Required

• Valid PA driver's license Required

• 1 year of related experience (some college coursework and supervisory experience preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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