Program Aide

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join their team in their Philadelphia location. This role involves creating long-term impacts on consumers' lives by encouraging, mentoring, and coaching them to achieve their goals. The position involves working in various settings, making memories with individuals, and following Individual Support Plans to work on social and communication skills. The role also includes enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care, and fostering pride by teaching daily living activities like housekeeping and laundry.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of current practices and techniques involved in activities of daily living for developmentally disabled individuals.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the department and the facility.
• Knowledge of personal hygiene as it applies to the mentally retarded.
• Ability to maintain all required documentation with accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with individuals, staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to carry out programs with creativity and initiative.
• Ability to cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations on individual behavior.
• Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward mentally retarded and physically handicapped individuals.
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals, utilizing prescribed techniques usually exceeding fifty (50) pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Individual Support Plan.
• Assist with social and communication skills.
• Assist with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Teach daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.
• Maintain all required documentation with accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with individuals, staff and the public.
• Carry out programs with creativity and initiative.
• Record and report observations on individual behavior.
• Carry out the routines of the day program in the absence of the Program Instructor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED