Licensed Practical Nurse at Merakey Education Autism Services

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Personal Care, Communication, Social Skill Development, Support for Individuals with Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Health and Safety, Dementia Care, Autism Support, Dual Diagnoses, Problematic Sexual Behaviors

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Merakey is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who will make an impact on the lives of individuals living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Program Description Merakey’s Specialized Residential Homes are designed to meet the complex needs of people with very specialized physical and behavioral health issues, including dementia, autism, dual diagnoses, and problematic sexual behaviors. Position Description Working in a 4-bedroom residence for adults in our Intellectual Developmental Disabilities program, the LPN will interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development. Earn $29 per hour working on an as-needed basis Benefits Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements. * DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! * Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. * Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance) * Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). * Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. * Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. * Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. 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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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: * Current license as an LPN in the Commonwealth of PA. * One year of experience as an LPN preferred. * Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

The LPN will interact and support individuals in a variety of settings, providing care that enhances their health, safety, dignity, and contentment. This includes assisting and training them in personal care, communication, and social skill development.