Shift Supervisor

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!

A four (4) year college degree or two (2) years prior work experience with the mentally retarded and physically handicapped in a similar setting is required, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Exercises good judgment in arriving at decisions. Is suitably attired and well-groomed. Ability to establish and maintain proper rapport with other agencies, parents, staff and the individuals in our care. Ability to delegate authority and train personnel. Maintains poise and emotional stability in full range of his/her professional activities. Uses language effectively in dealing with all persons or groups. Thinks well when faced with an unexpected or disturbing turn of events in any situation. Knowledge of current policies and procedures of the facility. Knowledge of mental retardation as applied to individual programs. Ability to screen, interview and orient applicants. Ability to maintain all necessary records. Knowledge and ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision. Must be flexible and organized.

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the individuals in our care, staff and other agency personnel at all levels. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of subordinate staff. Ability to make sound decisions and think analytically. Ability to exercise judgment in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures