Reference #: 5001026000106
Requisition Number
91194

City
Philadelphia

Shift
1st Shift - no week-ends

External Description

Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Care.com Membership
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.  Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Position Type
Full-Time

State
PA

Work Schedule
7a-330p

Requirements

A bachelor's degree such as art, dance, music or physical education is desired.  A current, valid driver's license is required.  Related experience is desired.

Knowledge of the principle of physical education, recreation, and leisure activities and their therapeutic value, as it relates to intellectually developmentally disabled individuals.

Knowledge of policies and procedures of the facility.

Ability to maintain all required documentation.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain a positive work relationship with staff and individuals.

Ability to lift and transfer individuals, utilizing prescribed techniques usually exceeding fifty (50) pounds.

Ability to develop and carry-out activities with creativity and initiative.

Ability to organize and direct team and individual competition.

Knowledge of safety regulations, as it relates to recreational and leisure activities

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.