Motor Development Specialist

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 Motor Development Specialistto join our team in our Warminster, PAlocation.

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

Position Details

The Motor Development Specialist will implement programs recommended by the Occupational Therapist (OT) and/or Physical Therapist (PT) to assist individuals develop basic functional skills. This position is responsible to maintain communications among an interdisciplinary team. Training and consultation will be provided by the Occupational and Physical Therapists and work performance will be directed by the Program Manager.

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learns use of equipment/techniques and implementation of programs designed by OT/PT to facilitate development and trains other staff as appropriate.
• Provides orientation and continuing training for staff concerning OT/PT Department policies and procedures.
• Fabricates, orders/issues, and maintains adapted equipment for individual feeding programs, under the direction of the OT.
• Responsible to maintain and/or have repaired all equipment, adaptations or adjustments of devices used by individuals.
• Trains, implements, and assists staff with individual feeding programs, including monitoring of mealtimes, under the direction of the OT.
• PT)/OT in the Sensory Program through development, training, and implementation of sensory based activities, including maintenance, care, and instruction of sensory equipment.
• Assists PT/OT with the individuals' splints, schedules, care of splints and in-servicing of staff on the correct use of splints.
• Creates and maintains appropriate documentation (including assessments, and appropriate tools to assess and goal/outcome planning) with accuracy and completeness, as directed by OT/PT.
• Completes periodic documentation of individuals' progress in the program and attend the interdisciplinary staffings of the individuals involved in the OTPT program.
• Ensure that the safety of the individuals is always maintained.
• Assists in planning and organize in community and special events.
• Performs related work as required.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Earn up to $20.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option

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:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with Individuals with IDD
• Ability to liftup to 100lbs occasionally, and/or 50lbs frequently, and/or over 20lbs continuously