Program Instructor
Merakey
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The Program Instructor is responsible for providing instructional support and leadership within a developmental and behavioral health setting. The role involves utilizing creativity and organizational skills to implement programs for individuals and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates should ideally have a Bachelor's or Associate degree, though a High School Diploma with IDD experience is considered. A valid driver's license and a background in speech and hearing are preferred.
Job description
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 Program Instructor Specializing in Communication Disorders and/or Speech and Language to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.
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 [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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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!
Payrate: $19/$21 per hour
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications
- Bachelor’s 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.
- Candidate ideally possesses a background in speech and hearing
- Valid and Current Driver’s License.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- DailyPay
- Educational Partnerships
- Pryor Online Learning
- Healthcare Advocacy Support
- Care.com Access
- Goga Well-being Platform