Direct Care Program Instructor – Hummelstown, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s 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 Driver’s License.

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

Earn between $19-21/hour in this position.

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 – https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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!