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Reference #: 5001052938306 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 Therapeutic Activity Worker to join our team at our program in Coraopolis, PA.  Earn $19.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.  This position is a Therapeutic Activity Worker to cover all areas in the Program Department. The candidate must have good writing and communication skills and be able to lead a classroom or therapy area in the absence of the instructor.  The duties of the Therapeutic Activity Worker involve providing escort service, direct care, and program assistant to developmentally disabled individuals. Work is performed under the direction of the Program Instructors in respective areas of assignment and the Program Director.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.  Implements individual goal plans, alternate and /or back-up activities, and documents residents' attedance ad progress in the program areas.  Assists in organizing and conduction special events and off campus trips.  Assists in residents; activites of daily living; such as toileting, feeding and other personal hygiene needs.  Provides guidance in social, recreational, education and therapeutic activities.  Escorts residents to and from scheduled program classes.  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 welcomes all Veterans to apply! The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:  *  Verification of High School Diploma or GED  *  Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.  *  Age 18 or older   Position details:  This position is a Therapeutic Activity Worker to cover all areas in the Program Department.  The candidate must have good writing and communication skills and be able to lead a classroom or therapy area in the absence of the instructor.   Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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.