Nutrition Program Assistant- Central Region
Program assistant job at Lincoln University
PURPOSE: Educate/ teach clients on healthy eating and nutrition.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Instructs clients in nutrition education.
Engages in recruitment of clients such as those with limited-resource, youth, families with children, pregnant women, and grandparents raising grandchildren.
Coordinates with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible clients.
Recruits, trains, and utilizes volunteers to assign in program marketing, data collection, program delivery, reporting to national database.
Participates in health fairs and other community events.
Establish and meet program standards for performance and positive impacts.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Nutritionist Assistant is also required to work directly with the extension specialist and participate in community outreach to promote/encourage program involvement for eligible clients and complete required training and developmental opportunities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate degree related to health education is preferred.
Two years of experience working with limited resource persons is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
Knowledge of community and social service programs for limited resource families.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable personal transportation with liability insurance in effect is required and maintained throughout employment.
Ability to travel throughout service area.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
May require extensive standing or walking.
Should be able to move or lift objects weighing 20 -50 pounds.
This is a 12-month fixed-term position, effective from the date of employment. Renewal on an annual basis is contingent upon job performance and funding availability. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility
Administrative Assistant II
Program assistant job at Lincoln University
PURPOSE: The Administrative Assistant will provide a wide range of administrative and some programmatic support to Cooperative Extension leadership. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Calendar maintenance, organizing and scheduling appointments, booking traveling accommodations, reimbursement reporting.
* Requisition processing, initiating, transferring, and tracking paperwork within the Colleague system.
* Manage the procurement of goods and services as needed.
* Manage program budgets with supervision, submit and reconcile P-card expense reports.
* Maintain filing, database, and other record-keeping systems.
* Prepare correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, and maintain confidential information.
* Answer incoming phones calls, take messages, and maintain email inquiries.
* Maintain inventory of all office supplies and materials.
* Assist with HR paperwork such as timesheets, time and effort reports, leave slips, and new hire paperwork.
* Assist staff with preparing for and implementing programs.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by administrators.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Experience posting on social media accounts.
* Familiar with Zoom and Teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* High school diploma or equivalent, required.
* Bachelor's degree preferred.
* Two years' office work experience required.
* Experience working with senior citizens and families preferred.
* Successful candidate must have a valid Missouri driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Light, sedentary office work.
* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
* Ability to work extended hours and weekends.
* Ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility
Program Officer for Fellowships
Philadelphia, PA jobs
Primary Function:
The Program Officer for Fellowships is responsible for advancing the ongoing grantmaking efforts of The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage (“the Center”) to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural community in Greater Philadelphia. The Program Officer will report to and thoughtfully partner with the Director of Grantmaking Programs on the planning and implementation of the Center's annual Pew Fellowships in the Arts grant cycle (“Fellowships). The Program Officer will collaborate with the Director of Grantmaking Programs in developing program strategy that actively generates ideas for capacity-building programming, editorial content, publications, and other activities that advance the Center's mission.
The Program Officer will research and connect with artists, curators, scholars, and other practitioners across the fields of art practices served by the Fellowships' funding area. They will employ this knowledge in their work to contribute to the Center's grantmaking processes and capacity-building programs, sharing their findings with Center colleagues, grantees and Pew Fellows, as well as other relevant Center constituencies.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of related work experience in curatorial work/arts administration/art history, grant-making and/or a related field OR graduate degree plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Broad and deep knowledge-and love for-art, culture and community within a national and international context.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access with high emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
Intellectually curious; rigorous in their work practices but always generous of spirit, patient, persistent, and personable.
Organized and self-motivated, capable of working alone but also capable of working collegially as part of a team.
Significant experience working on behalf of artists and knowledge of developments in the field of artist support and knowledge about contemporary visual and performing arts, poetry and writing.
Passion for the Center's mission and its commitment to supporting artists and enthusiasm for engaging with artists across multiple disciplines.
Exemplary writer able to articulate complex creative content across genres, forms, and diverse practices.
Strong organizational skills and an aptitude for program development and administration as well as the ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong field network/access to networks of people who can be potential resources for the Center's work.
Effective interpersonal skills to successfully interact with a variety of people, including the cultural community, consultants, grantees, applicants, colleagues at The Pew Charitable Trusts, Barnes Foundation, and the various publics with diverse cultures and backgrounds, as called upon. You need to be appropriately thoughtful, respectful, and effective when expressing feedback. A sense of humility and humor are needed.
Ability to work strategically within existing and evolving organizational parameters as framed for us by our funder, The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Ability to function with enthusiasm as part of a team. Ability to delegate tasks to/monitor progress of, colleagues and junior staff to advance the workflow/schedule of the Center's grant cycles.
Ability to exercise a high level of discretion and confidentiality in interactions with both internal and external people concerning all work-related information, and with understanding of the Center's unique relationship to The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Professional working proficiency in technology and computer literacy; Microsoft Office Suite (including Office 365); Adobe Acrobat; and remote communications platforms such as Slack and Zoom.
Ability to periodically attend meetings and events which are after standard business hours or on weekends, as a Center representative.
Clearances:
Criminal Background-National
Physical Activities to Perform Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Moving:
Approximately 80%+ of time is spent seated while working at a desk.
Ability to occasionally transport up to 25 lbs. of files, equipment or supplies. Ability to move to access files, equipment or supplies.
Vision Requirements:
This position requires extended time on the computer.
Communication Requirements:
Clearly communicate in person, by phone, and by video conference. Communicate with others in conversational and written English.
Working Conditions:
Position operates in hybrid work setting comprised of the Center's Philadelphia office and remote work setting indicated by the employee at their documented home address.
Position requires extended time on the computer.
Job Responsibilities:
Assure that the timeline and activities for the annual Pew Fellowships grant cycle are administered effectively. Under the direction of the Center's Director of Grantmaking Programs:
Identify and secure a diverse pool of individual arts and cultural practitioners to serve as nominators, evaluators, and panelists to participate in the selection of Pew Fellowship recipients annually.
Participate in meetings with applicants after they have been nominated to apply.
Broaden the Center's network of application evaluators and panelists, as needed.
The Program Officer engages with Program Assistants across all funding areas; supports grants management staff on grants administration; develops content for and with the Center's Communications team; and works with the Center's core administrative staff as relevant to their support of the grantmaking programs. Critically, Program Officer responsibilities include stewarding open grants and keeping abreast of constituent activity more generally, as well as tasks associated with implementing all phases of the Center's annual peer review panels. This Program Officer will also collaborate with colleagues in support of the Center's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA).
Act as a subject matter expert on artists and artists' evolving practices, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of artists' production and approaches as they relate to the Center's funding goals.
Plays a principal role at the Center with respect to both guiding constituents in program ideation and development and developing original programming and content out of the Center proper, in a continued effort to de-silo program areas and reinforce the Center's role as a hub and resource for knowledge on interdisciplinary cultural practice.
Partner with program leadership and other Program Officers to create capacity building programs and resources that promote learning, exchange, and relationship building through activities such as convenings, publications, and talks.
Participate in Communications editorial meetings with program colleagues and contribute to the development and production of material that serves the Center's goals as a hub for knowledge-sharing on issues critical to artistic practice.
With guidance from Center's senior leadership, support and amplify the work of the Center by acting as its representative at public events and participating in talks, panels, publications, meetings, and other forums, as appropriate.
Regularly attend exhibitions, performances, and readings of Pew Fellows.
Participate in and recommend activities that might guide the evolution of your own and our collective work at the Center.
Other duties as assigned.
Organization-Wide Competencies:
1. Accountability:
a. Prepares for work assignments and meetings,
b. Conducts thorough fact-finding, decision-making and/or follow through,
c. Admits mistakes and errors and informs others when one is not able to meet a commitment.
2. Job Quality:
a. Dependably demonstrates job knowledge necessary for the position,
b. Produces timely, accurate, high quality work output,
c. Prioritizes work responsibilities effectively and produces work quantity expected for the role.
3. Service:
a. Identifies problems and collaborate with others to devise and create effective solutions.
b. Interacts and communicates with fellow employees in a manner that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment in accordance with our Core Values.
c. Facilitates open communication and keeps an open mind about new ideas.
4. Leadership:
a. Sets a good example for others,
b. Demonstrates ethical decision-making and communication,
c. Makes decisions. Uses a solution-oriented, collaborative approach.
5. Collaboration:
a. Seeks win-win outcomes in decision-making,
b. Shows a proactive, inclusive, helpful, and respectful attitude to colleagues, guests and others,
c. Takes initiative to contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
6. Empowerment (Supervisors):
a. Directs others' work effectively with adequate goalsetting, accountability, delegation, supervision, conflict resolution, accessibility to support and resources,
b. Motivates team to meet short- and long-term goals: individual, department and strategic plan,
c. Creates environment for staff development.
7. Administration (Supervisors):
a. Meets goals related to revenue targets, expense control, program fees, etc.,
b. Develops/manages budget in keeping with organizational priorities,
c. Follows protocols and reporting requirements set by other departments (HR, IT, Facilities, etc.),
d. Collects and analyzes data effectively,
e. Documents work accurately and consistently, shares information appropriately.
Auto-ApplyProgram Officer for Fellowships
Philadelphia, PA jobs
Primary Function:
The Program Officer for Fellowships is responsible for advancing the ongoing grantmaking efforts of The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage (“the Center”) to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural community in Greater Philadelphia. The Program Officer will report to and thoughtfully partner with the Director of Grantmaking Programs on the planning and implementation of the Center's annual Pew Fellowships in the Arts grant cycle (“Fellowships). The Program Officer will collaborate with the Director of Grantmaking Programs in developing program strategy that actively generates ideas for capacity-building programming, editorial content, publications, and other activities that advance the Center's mission.
The Program Officer will research and connect with artists, curators, scholars, and other practitioners across the fields of art practices served by the Fellowships' funding area. They will employ this knowledge in their work to contribute to the Center's grantmaking processes and capacity-building programs, sharing their findings with Center colleagues, grantees and Pew Fellows, as well as other relevant Center constituencies.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of related work experience in curatorial work/arts administration/art history, grant-making and/or a related field OR graduate degree plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Broad and deep knowledge-and love for-art, culture and community within a national and international context.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access with high emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
Intellectually curious; rigorous in their work practices but always generous of spirit, patient, persistent, and personable.
Organized and self-motivated, capable of working alone but also capable of working collegially as part of a team.
Significant experience working on behalf of artists and knowledge of developments in the field of artist support and knowledge about contemporary visual and performing arts, poetry and writing.
Passion for the Center's mission and its commitment to supporting artists and enthusiasm for engaging with artists across multiple disciplines.
Exemplary writer able to articulate complex creative content across genres, forms, and diverse practices.
Strong organizational skills and an aptitude for program development and administration as well as the ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong field network/access to networks of people who can be potential resources for the Center's work.
Effective interpersonal skills to successfully interact with a variety of people, including the cultural community, consultants, grantees, applicants, colleagues at The Pew Charitable Trusts, Barnes Foundation, and the various publics with diverse cultures and backgrounds, as called upon. You need to be appropriately thoughtful, respectful, and effective when expressing feedback. A sense of humility and humor are needed.
Ability to work strategically within existing and evolving organizational parameters as framed for us by our funder, The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Ability to function with enthusiasm as part of a team. Ability to delegate tasks to/monitor progress of, colleagues and junior staff to advance the workflow/schedule of the Center's grant cycles.
Ability to exercise a high level of discretion and confidentiality in interactions with both internal and external people concerning all work-related information, and with understanding of the Center's unique relationship to The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Professional working proficiency in technology and computer literacy; Microsoft Office Suite (including Office 365); Adobe Acrobat; and remote communications platforms such as Slack and Zoom.
Ability to periodically attend meetings and events which are after standard business hours or on weekends, as a Center representative.
Clearances:
Criminal Background-National
Physical A ctivities to Perform Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Moving:
Approximately 80%+ of time is spent seated while working at a desk.
Ability to occasionally transport up to 25 lbs. of files, equipment or supplies. Ability to move to access files, equipment or supplies.
Vision Requirements:
This position requires extended time on the computer.
Communication Requirements:
Clearly communicate in person, by phone, and by video conference. Communicate with others in conversational and written English.
Working Conditions:
Position operates in hybrid work setting comprised of the Center's Philadelphia office and remote work setting indicated by the employee at their documented home address.
Position requires extended time on the computer.
Job Responsibilities:
Assure that the timeline and activities for the annual Pew Fellowships grant cycle are administered effectively. Under the direction of the Center's Director of Grantmaking Programs:
Identify and secure a diverse pool of individual arts and cultural practitioners to serve as nominators, evaluators, and panelists to participate in the selection of Pew Fellowship recipients annually.
Participate in meetings with applicants after they have been nominated to apply.
Broaden the Center's network of application evaluators and panelists, as needed.
The Program Officer engages with Program Assistants across all funding areas; supports grants management staff on grants administration; develops content for and with the Center's Communications team; and works with the Center's core administrative staff as relevant to their support of the grantmaking programs. Critically, Program Officer responsibilities include stewarding open grants and keeping abreast of constituent activity more generally, as well as tasks associated with implementing all phases of the Center's annual peer review panels. This Program Officer will also collaborate with colleagues in support of the Center's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA).
Act as a subject matter expert on artists and artists' evolving practices, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of artists' production and approaches as they relate to the Center's funding goals.
Plays a principal role at the Center with respect to both guiding constituents in program ideation and development and developing original programming and content out of the Center proper, in a continued effort to de-silo program areas and reinforce the Center's role as a hub and resource for knowledge on interdisciplinary cultural practice.
Partner with program leadership and other Program Officers to create capacity building programs and resources that promote learning, exchange, and relationship building through activities such as convenings, publications, and talks.
Participate in Communications editorial meetings with program colleagues and contribute to the development and production of material that serves the Center's goals as a hub for knowledge-sharing on issues critical to artistic practice.
With guidance from Center's senior leadership, support and amplify the work of the Center by acting as its representative at public events and participating in talks, panels, publications, meetings, and other forums, as appropriate.
Regularly attend exhibitions, performances, and readings of Pew Fellows.
Participate in and recommend activities that might guide the evolution of your own and our collective work at the Center.
Other duties as assigned.
Organization-Wide Competencies:
1. Accountability:
a. Prepares for work assignments and meetings,
b. Conducts thorough fact-finding, decision-making and/or follow through,
c. Admits mistakes and errors and informs others when one is not able to meet a commitment.
2. Job Quality:
a. Dependably demonstrates job knowledge necessary for the position,
b. Produces timely, accurate, high quality work output,
c. Prioritizes work responsibilities effectively and produces work quantity expected for the role.
3. Service:
a. Identifies problems and collaborate with others to devise and create effective solutions.
b. Interacts and communicates with fellow employees in a manner that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment in accordance with our Core Values.
c. Facilitates open communication and keeps an open mind about new ideas.
4. Leadership:
a. Sets a good example for others,
b. Demonstrates ethical decision-making and communication,
c. Makes decisions. Uses a solution-oriented, collaborative approach.
5. Collaboration:
a. Seeks win-win outcomes in decision-making,
b. Shows a proactive, inclusive, helpful, and respectful attitude to colleagues, guests and others,
c. Takes initiative to contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
6. Empowerment (Supervisors):
a. Directs others' work effectively with adequate goalsetting, accountability, delegation, supervision, conflict resolution, accessibility to support and resources,
b. Motivates team to meet short- and long-term goals: individual, department and strategic plan,
c. Creates environment for staff development.
7. Administration (Supervisors):
a. Meets goals related to revenue targets, expense control, program fees, etc.,
b. Develops/manages budget in keeping with organizational priorities,
c. Follows protocols and reporting requirements set by other departments (HR, IT, Facilities, etc.),
d. Collects and analyzes data effectively,
e. Documents work accurately and consistently, shares information appropriately.
Auto-ApplyProgram Assistants Horticulture Center, Part-Time
Hershey, PA jobs
Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,000 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with an extraordinary cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to that foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students.
MHS is seeking two part-time Program Assistants for the School's Horticultural Center, Greenhouses, and gardens. These assistants will support the full-time Horticulture Coordinator by strengthening the MHS Horticulture Center's instructional programs and operational excellence. Each assistant will bring specialized abilities: one focused on floral design and arrangement skills, and the other on houseplant care and propagation techniques. These competencies will enhance experiential learning opportunities for students, ensuring they gain practical, industry-relevant skills aligned with the School's Agricultural and Environmental Education (AEE) Program literacy standards.
The Center sustains high-quality horticultural practices, improves integration of hands-on learning into classroom instruction, and proactively expands program offerings. In collaboration with the coordinator, these roles will contribute to program management, activity oversight, and student engagement, guaranteeing authentic, real-world experiences that prepare students for success in horticulture and related fields.
Work schedule: Monday-Friday, including some weekends and evenings, up to 29 hours per week. Starting pay is in the range of $22.33 - $29.81/hour, pay is determined based on experience. This is an on-site position located in Hershey, PA.
Key responsibilities:
* Supporting the Instructional Advisors at the Horticultural Center to provide engaging, authentic, hands-on educational experiences in the horticultural center which includes greenhouses, hydroponics, and outdoor gardens.
* Facilitating educational and inspiring after-school clubs and other horticultural activities and programs.
* Supporting operational functions that ensure the greenhouses and gardens are healthy, well maintained, and annually productive with products students can plant, nurture, harvest, and sell.
* Utilizing greenhouse mechanical systems.
* Assist with greenhouse and outdoor garden management (cultivar selection, scheduling, crop management, harvesting).
* Assist with integrated pest management systems, as well as fungicide and pesticide applications.
* High School diploma or GED. Degree in horticulture or agriculture recommended.
* Demonstrated success in ensuring healthy and productive greenhouse crops and gardens.
* Knowledge of greenhouse and gardening management is preferred.
* Knowledge of integrated pest management systems, as well as fungicide and pesticide application. PA Pesticide Applicators license a plus.
* Demonstrated success with hydroponics preferred.
* Demonstrated success in providing youth with engaging agricultural or horticultural educational programming.
* Experience with diverse Pre-K -12 grade students from lower income backgrounds a plus.
* Proficient with Microsoft applications, Google docs, and Internet, as well as the ability to effectively incorporate various technologies into educational experiences.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate, lead, educate, and inspire.
* Ability to work an average of 29 hours/week on a flexible schedule (including weekends as needed).
* Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS staff are role models for MHS students.
* Candidates must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.
Program Assistants Horticulture Center, Part-Time
Hershey, PA jobs
Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,000 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with an extraordinary cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to that foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students.
MHS is seeking two part-time **Program Assistants for the School's Horticultural Center** , **Greenhouses, and gardens.** These assistants will support the full-time Horticulture Coordinator by strengthening the MHS Horticulture Center's instructional programs and operational excellence. Each assistant will bring specialized abilities: one focused on **floral design and arrangement skills** , and the other on **houseplant care and propagation techniques** . These competencies will enhance experiential learning opportunities for students, ensuring they gain practical, industry-relevant skills aligned with the School's Agricultural and Environmental Education (AEE) Program literacy standards.
The Center sustains **high-quality horticultural practices** , improves **integration of hands-on learning into classroom instruction** , and proactively expands program offerings. In collaboration with the coordinator, these roles will contribute to **program management** , **activity oversight** , and **student engagement** , guaranteeing authentic, real-world experiences that prepare students for success in horticulture and related fields.
**Work schedule:** Monday-Friday, including some weekends and evenings, up to 29 hours per week. Starting pay is in the range of $22.33 - $29.81/hour, pay is determined based on experience. This is an on-site position located in Hershey, PA.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Supporting the Instructional Advisors at the Horticultural Center to provide engaging, authentic, hands-on educational experiences in the horticultural center which includes greenhouses, hydroponics, and outdoor gardens.
+ Facilitating educational and inspiring after-school clubs and other horticultural activities and programs.
+ Supporting operational functions that ensure the greenhouses and gardens are healthy, well maintained, and annually productive with products students can plant, nurture, harvest, and sell.
+ Utilizing greenhouse mechanical systems.
+ Assist with greenhouse and outdoor garden management (cultivar selection, scheduling, crop management, harvesting).
+ Assist with integrated pest management systems, as well as fungicide and pesticide applications.
**Qualifications**
+ High School diploma or GED. Degree in horticulture or agriculture recommended.
+ Demonstrated success in ensuring healthy and productive greenhouse crops and gardens.
+ Knowledge of greenhouse and gardening management is preferred.
+ Knowledge of integrated pest management systems, as well as fungicide and pesticide application. PA Pesticide Applicators license a plus.
+ Demonstrated success with hydroponics preferred.
+ Demonstrated success in providing youth with engaging agricultural or horticultural educational programming.
+ Experience with diverse Pre-K -12 grade students from lower income backgrounds a plus.
+ Proficient with Microsoft applications, Google docs, and Internet, as well as the ability to effectively incorporate various technologies into educational experiences.
+ Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate, lead, educate, and inspire.
+ Ability to work an average of 29 hours/week on a flexible schedule (including weekends as needed).
+ Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS staff are role models for MHS students.
+ Candidates must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.
**Schedule** : Part-time
**Job Type** **: Standard**
**Job Posting** **: Dec 11, 2025**
**Req ID:** 25000236
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.
Direct Care Program Lead
Slatington, PA jobs
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 Lead to join our team!
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
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.
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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!
Program Lead - IDD
Penn Hills, PA jobs
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 Lead in Penn Hills, PA to join our team!
Earn $21/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
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 - ****************************************
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!
Direct Care Program Lead
Chambersburg, PA jobs
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 Lead to join our team!
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
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 - ****************************************
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!
Direct Care Program Lead
Greensburg, PA jobs
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 Lead in Greensburg, PA to join our team!
Earn $21/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option
Shift/Schedule: 2 pm - 11 pm Monday - Wednesday and Friday; Admin. Day 8 am - 4 pm Thursdays
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
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 - ****************************************
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!
Program Lead
Pennsylvania jobs
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 Lead to join our team!
Earn $19.00
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Care.com Membership
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.
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.
Program Lead
Narberth, PA jobs
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 Lead to join our team!
Earn $19.00
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Care.com Membership
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.
ESL Program Specialist
Wilkes-Barre, PA jobs
Wilkes University invites applicants for an English as a Second language (ESL) Program specialist in the English Language Center (ELC). The ELC offers an assortment of programs to meet the varying needs of adult English-language learners through our Intensive English Program, University Preparatory Program, English for Specific Purposes programs, and Short term programming.
The successful candidate is responsible for teaching approximately twenty contact hours per week, three semesters a year (spring, summer and fall) in all programs in the English Language Center. A Master's Degree in TESOL, or a relevant field, with appropriate experience is required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience teaching in a University Intensive English Program (IEP), expertise in teaching English as a Second language (ESL) for credit courses in a University Pathway Program, expertise in English for Specific purposes (ESP) course development and teaching, specifically in the areas of Military English, Diplomatic English, English for Medical purposes, English for Teacher training using the SIOP method, and experience developing and teaching content in short term intensive English programs with advanced level students. Candidates must also possess expertise and experience in developing and teaching IEP, ESL, ESP and IEP short term programs remotely. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.
Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
To apply, visit ******************************************************* Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
ESL Program Specialist
Wilkes-Barre, PA jobs
Wilkes University invites applicants for an English as a Second language (ESL) Program specialist in the English Language Center (ELC). The ELC offers an assortment of programs to meet the varying needs of adult English-language learners through our Intensive English Program, University Preparatory Program, English for Specific Purposes programs, and Short term programming.
The successful candidate is responsible for teaching approximately twenty contact hours per week, three semesters a year (spring, summer and fall) in all programs in the English Language Center. A Master's Degree in TESOL, or a relevant field, with appropriate experience is required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience teaching in a University Intensive English Program (IEP), expertise in teaching English as a Second language (ESL) for credit courses in a University Pathway Program, expertise in English for Specific purposes (ESP) course development and teaching, specifically in the areas of Military English, Diplomatic English, English for Medical purposes, English for Teacher training using the SIOP method, and experience developing and teaching content in short term intensive English programs with advanced level students. Candidates must also possess expertise and experience in developing and teaching IEP, ESL, ESP and IEP short term programs remotely. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.
Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
To apply, visit ******************************************************* Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
Program Lead
Philadelphia, PA jobs
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 Lead to join our team!
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
Earn $21/hour with the selection of enhanced pay!
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 - ****************************************
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!
Program Lead
Honey Brook, PA jobs
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 Lead to join our team!
Earn $21/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Care.com Membership
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.
Hi Tracy,
I have attached the interview questionnaire for you to use today. The Vacancy Report and Candidate Tracker have also been shared with you and your team.
Requisition For Hiring Event: Req# 103348
Please have everyone apply to this req so that way we can easily track attendees. You can send us the list of people who attended, who is getting offers and where they are going. Naja will then move them into the right req and create the offer letters.
Good luck today! We will be around if you need us.
Thank you,
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 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in New Castle, DE.
If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!
No experience required - we provide PAID training.
Payrate- $18.75 per/hr
Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents' responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.
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!
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
Program Lead
Oreland, PA jobs
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 Lead to join our team in Oreland, PA.
Details
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must Possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management:
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety:
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
Earn up to $21.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option.
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 - ****************************************
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!
Direct Care Program Lead
Harrisburg, PA jobs
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 Lead to join our team!
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
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 - ****************************************
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!
Direct Care Program Lead
Hummelstown, PA jobs
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 Lead in Hummelstown, PA to join our team!
Earn up to $21/hour with election of the Enhanced Pay option.
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
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.
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 - ****************************************
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!
Direct Care Program Lead
Selinsgrove, PA jobs
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 Lead to join our team in Selinsgrove!
Earn $21/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay Option--$19/hour if you do not select Enhanced Pay (Enhanced Pay is the selection of an additional $2/hour extra due to taking the high-deductible health insurance plan. Other healthcare plans are available if you are not interested in the high-deductible insurance plan).
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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Staff Management
Provide guidance, support, and direction to staff members
Assign duties and responsibilities to staff based on program needs and individuals' strengths
Conduct regular check-ins and provide feedback to staff regarding performance and areas for improvement
Client Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and security of clients and staff by enforcing program policies and procedures
Monitor client behavior and intervene as necessary to de-escalate conflicts or address concerns
Respond to emergencies or crises effectively, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed
Specific Job Functions:
Acts as Lead staff and point person when on shift
Prepares and manages house schedules in coordination with the Program Manager
Direct Care responsibilities to include but not limited to ADL's, food preparation/feeding, maintaining required supervision requirements
Medication management and administration
Incident Management in coordination with Program Manager and QCO
Manages all household needs to include but not limited to menu development, grocery shopping, housekeeping
Ensure ongoing upkeep and maintenance of assigned home
Ensures overall cleanliness ongoing
Daily maintenance needs (lightbulbs, filter cleanings, etc.)
Identifies needed repairs and submits maintenance requests
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Care.com Membership
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.
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 - ****************************************