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Merakey

Therapeutic Activity Worker

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$19/hr

We are seeking aTherapeutic Activity Worker to join our team, at the program inCoraopolis, PA. Earn ... Provides guidance in social, recreational, education and therapeutic activities. * Escorts ...

Merakey

Therapeutic Activity Worker

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$19/hr

We are seeking a Therapeutic Activity Worker to join our team, at the program in Coraopolis, PA ... Provides guidance in social, recreational, education and therapeutic activities. * Escorts ...

Merakey

Therapeutic Activity Worker

PA · On-site

We are seeking a Therapeutic Activity Worker to join our team, at the program in Coraopolis, PA ... Provides guidance in social, recreational, education and therapeutic activities. * Escorts ...

City of Galt, CA

Recreation Worker II (TP)

Galt, CA · On-site

$18.80 - $20.52/hr

Some experience in recreation work or directing group activities is highly desirable. SPECIAL ... WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background ...

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Therapeutic Activity Worker

Coraopolis, PA • On-site

Merakey
Non-Profits • 1 - 5K employees
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$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

Merakey rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 82 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

90th of 247 rated social care providers

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 aTherapeutic Activity Worker to join our team, at the program inCoraopolis, PA.

Earn $19.00/hr with the selection of the enhanced pay option.

Monday thru Friday - FLEX START TIME - 6:30a -3p OR 7a-3:30p OR 9a-5:30p

Position Overview:

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' attendance and progress in the program areas.
  • Assists in organizing and conduction of special events and off - campus trips.
  • Assists the residents' activities 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 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • A High School diploma and related work experience is desired.
  • Such Training as may have been gained through working with developmentally disabled individuals.
  • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills

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Merakey 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.

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Non-profits

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Lafayette Hill, PA, US

Year founded

1960

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