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Motor Development Specialist

Merakey Pennsylvania

Coraopolis, PA · Posted November 3, 2026

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About the job

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 Motor Development Specialist to join our team, at the program in Coraopolis, PA .

Earn $20.00/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

The Motor Development Specialist is a Day Program position that supports individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (IDD). This position implements gross motor and sensory motor skills that are provided by the Occupational (OT) and Physical (PT) Therapists. This position also provides ongoing training and monitoring of staff in areas of feeding textures, mealtime procedures, lifting, transfers, wheelchair usage, mobility, and splinting procedures.

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 or GED

IDD Experience Preferred

Position requires a high degree of flexibility, leadership, and organizational skills

Valid and current Driver's License