Direct Care Program Instructor

Reference #: 5001037736306
Requisition Number
92124

City
Hummelstown

Shift
1st Shift – no week-ends

External Description

We are currently seeking a Program Instructor to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Hummelstown, PA.
This is professional work providing Adult Day Program activities (i.e., refinement of independent living skills, cognitive development, social skills, appropriate use of leisure time, sensory and Community Participation skills, etc.) for individuals with developmental disabilities. A high degree of flexibility, organizations skills and creativity is required of this employee.
Selected candidate will:
Design and Lead Adult Activity Programs
Provide Creative and Innovative Learning Opportunities
Gain Leadership and Management Experience
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Providing Adult Day Program activities, assessment, refinement of independent living skills, cognitive development, and social skills
Ensuring appropriate use of leisure time, mobility, sensory and perceptual motor skills, etc.
Work performance will be directed by the Program Director
Guide and carry out Community Participation Supports
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Apply today through the Merakey employee portal.
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. 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!

Position Type
Full-Time

State
PA

Work Schedule
7:30am-4:00pm

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Bachelors or Associates degree preferred.  Candidates with High School Diploma and IDD experience will be considered.
Position requires a high degree of flexibility, creativity, leadership, and organizational skills.
Valid and Current Drivers License.

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.