Direct Care Program Manager
Merakey
Harrisburg, PA · $60k a year · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
We are currently seeking a Program Manager to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Harrisburg, PA .
Position Overview:
The Program Manager plays a critical role in in the day - to - day management and oversight of specific programs or services within their Division. Reporting to the Program Director or Director, this position is responsible for coordinating program activities, supervising program staff, and ensuring the delivery of high - quality services to program participants.
he Program Manager plays a critical role in the day-to-day management and oversight of specific programs or services within their identified Division. Reporting to the Program Director or Director , this position is responsible for coordinating program activities, supervising program staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload of their own.
Job Functions of the Program Manager role :
Responsible for personnel management to include but not limited to; Leave Management, Workers Compensation, Unemployment, Performance Management, hiring, remediation and, termination.
Management of Professional services.
Purchasing of required supplies and reconciliation of receipts.
On-call responsibilities for region.
Incident Management in partnership with QCO.
When applicable understanding of labor to include but not limited to; seniority and overtime rules and contract interpretation.
Client fund management
Intake and distribution of medication
Oversight of team compliance of required trainings.
Oversight of program operations to ensure adherence to monthly budgetary requirements
Earn $60,000/year in this position!
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!