{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8388a71b293bbca409aee209","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8388a71b293bbca409aee209","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8388a71b293bbca409aee209","title":"Program Assistant","description":"Position: Program Assistant\nLocation: Crafton, PA\nPay Rate: Earn up to $19.00/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.\nShifts available: Varies\n\nMerakey is Hiring a Program Assistant\nMerakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Crafton, PA in our Home and Community Division.\nOverview\nThe Program Assistant supports the Program Department by helping implement daily programming, documenting participation, and assisting residents during activities. This role works under the supervision of the Program Director and ensures smooth program operations in the absence of the Program Instructor.\nKey Responsibilities\nOrganize and distribute the daily program schedule\nAssist with implementing goal plans and documenting resident progress\nUpdate program documents and records\nEscort residents to and from program classes\nAssist with special events, activities, and off-site trips\nMaintain clean and organized program and storage areas\nSupport residents with ADLs (toileting, dressing, eating, hygiene)\nAssist at meal times and with Behavior Support Programs\nProvide guidance during social, recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities\nOffer emotional support and report behavioral observations\nWork cooperatively with program staff and attend required trainings\nOrder supplies and maintain inventory\nAssist with structured leisure activities\nPerform other related duties as assigned\nBenefits\nMerakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.\nRetirement plan\n- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.\nDailyPay\n- access your pay when you need it!\nOn the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.\nAccess Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.\nConfidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\nTuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.\nEmployee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.\nAccess to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.\nLearn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits\nAbout Merakey\nMerakey 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.\nMerakey 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!\nRequirements:\nThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:\nMust be 18 years of age.\nMust have a Valid Driver's License.\nSome experience preferred.","company":"Merakey","rawCompany":"merakey","city":"Crafton","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T18:22:45.907Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"},{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"},{"code":"31-1133.00","title":"Psychiatric Aides","slug":"psychiatric-aides"}],"industries":[{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"623220","title":"Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities","slug":"residential-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-facilities"},{"code":"624120","title":"Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities","slug":"services-for-the-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Assistant","description":"Position: Program Assistant\nLocation: Crafton, PA\nPay Rate: Earn up to $19.00/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.\nShifts available: Varies\n\nMerakey is Hiring a Program Assistant\nMerakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Crafton, PA in our Home and Community Division.\nOverview\nThe Program Assistant supports the Program Department by helping implement daily programming, documenting participation, and assisting residents during activities. This role works under the supervision of the Program Director and ensures smooth program operations in the absence of the Program Instructor.\nKey Responsibilities\nOrganize and distribute the daily program schedule\nAssist with implementing goal plans and documenting resident progress\nUpdate program documents and records\nEscort residents to and from program classes\nAssist with special events, activities, and off-site trips\nMaintain clean and organized program and storage areas\nSupport residents with ADLs (toileting, dressing, eating, hygiene)\nAssist at meal times and with Behavior Support Programs\nProvide guidance during social, recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities\nOffer emotional support and report behavioral observations\nWork cooperatively with program staff and attend required trainings\nOrder supplies and maintain inventory\nAssist with structured leisure activities\nPerform other related duties as assigned\nBenefits\nMerakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.\nRetirement plan\n- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.\nDailyPay\n- access your pay when you need it!\nOn the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.\nAccess Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.\nConfidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\nTuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.\nEmployee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.\nAccess to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.\nLearn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits\nAbout Merakey\nMerakey 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.\nMerakey 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!\nRequirements:\nThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:\nMust be 18 years of age.\nMust have a Valid Driver's License.\nSome experience preferred.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T18:22:45.907Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T18:22:45.907Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Merakey","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Crafton","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8388a71b293bbca409aee209"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8388a71b293bbca409aee209"}}