Job Description

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 Direct Support Professional to join our team in Pittsburgh-Crafton area.

This is a professional position providing therapy through music for developmentally disabled individuals. This employee is primarily responsible for developing and implementing structured music therapy sessions, therapeutic goals in a musical setting. Work is performed under the direction of the Program Director.

• Provides therapy through music for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
• Responsible for developing structured music therapy sessions and implementing therapeutic goals in a musical setting
• Develop, maintain, and implement a planned program of Music Therapy, including special events
• Order and maintain an active inventory of equipment
• Provide initial, periodic, and annual evaluations for residents in therapy and/or not currently receiving music therapy
• Ensure the safety of the individuals is maintained at all times. Attend or conduct in-services as required.
• Keep storage areas and work area clean and properly arranged
• Develop music activities to improve social, cognitive, communication, and motor skills.
• Devise and implement individual goal plans as it relates to music therapy.
• Creates and maintains appropriate documentation with accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the revision of departmental policies and procedures as needed.
• Participates in individual development plan meetings involved in music therapy.
• Trains other staff in the carryover of goal plans and musical activities.
• Assists with resident activities of daily living (ADL) needs when necessary.
• Implementation and documentation of Behavior Support Programs of residents.
• Performs work-related tasks as required.

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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy - Required
• Credentials must be maintained under American Music Therapy Association
• Music Therapy Board Certified preferred
• Experience with working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement music programs with creativity and initiative