Reference #: 5000936931306Requisition Number81820

　　CityPhiladelphia

　　Shift1st Shift - no week-ends

　　External 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 Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.Earn $25.38/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option.

　　The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional/Program Specialist (QIDP/ PS)is a person responsible for serving as the primary advocate for the individuals and for ensuring that monitoring functions are completed appropriately. The QIDP/PS will also act as the Program Specialist (PS). A QIDP's assignment may be a defined caseload.  This may encompass traveling to and the responsibility for a defined number of homes in the community SFR & CLP. The QIDP is required to travel to any day program for the individual. The QIDP is the liaison between the facility, individual's family and outside agencies. Supervision is provided by the Social services Supervisor.

　　BENEFITSMerakey offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans as well as competitive compensation plans.  In addition, benefits include Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, Daily Pay, membership in Care.com and much more!

　　To fill out an on-line application:ABOUT MERAKEYMerakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

　　Position TypeFull-Time

　　StatePA

　　Work Schedule8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

　　Requirements

　　The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities.Or a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities.Valid driver's license

　　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.