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Are you passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? Do you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your leadership and compassion can shine? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of
Program Specialist for Westmoreland and Washington Counties.
About The Role
As a Program Specialist, you will play a vital role in coordinating and overseeing high-quality care and services for individuals with IDD. Reporting to the Director of Programs, you will manage a caseload, lead team meetings, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while growing your career in human services.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee individualized care plans and services
- Facilitate team meetings and collaborate with families and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with healthcare, medication, and safety protocols
- Support Medicaid renewals, assessments, and ISP development
- Analyze service data and implement improvements
- Conduct audits and ensure licensing compliance
- Serve as a liaison between internal teams, families, and external partners
- Collaborate with behavior specialists and nursing staff to support holistic care
What You Bring
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Calm under pressure and decisive in emergencies
- Collaborative spirit with the ability to work independently
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital tools and electronic health records
Our Core Values
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment. Our team members:
- Communicate clearly and respectfully
- Build positive relationships across all levels
- Embrace diversity and promote psychological safety
- Prioritize customer focus and confidentiality
- Demonstrate resilience and resourcefulness
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!
