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.

Earn: $21.00 w/ degree $19.00 w/o degree + Benefits

Schedule: 7a-330p Monday-Friday

The Program Instructor provides engaging, supportive, and structured activities for adults with developmental disabilities. This role plays a vital part in helping individuals develop skills that promote independence, confidence, and quality of life.

Facilitate Adult Day Program activities, including:

Vocational training
Independent living skills
Cognitive and social development
Leisure and recreational activities
Mobility, sensory, and perceptual motor skills

Support individuals in developing computer and basic technology skills
Encourage participation while adapting activities to meet individual needs
Maintain a positive, flexible, and person-centered approach
Collaborate with team members to support individualized goal

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!

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.

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