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.
Merakey is seeking a Remote OVR Transition Coordinator to support students and participants with disabilities in preparing for employment and independence through partnership with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). This is a remote role, but candidates must be based in the Scranton, PA area.
OVR Transition Coordinator (Remote – Must Be Based in Scranton, PA)
$24.00/hour | Monday–Friday
What You’ll Do
- Work with adolescents from 14-21
- Support the development and implementation of transition programming for students/participants
- Partner with teachers and staff to meet transition and vocational goals
- Coordinate career exploration, job readiness, and community-based experiences
- Collaborate with OVR, local employers, and community agencies
- Serve as a liaison between Merakey programs and external partners
- Assist in creating hands-on vocational opportunities, including workforce skill-building activities
- Communicate regularly with students, families, and stakeholders
- Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with program standards
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:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Social Work, or related field
- 2 years of experience in OVR
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively
- Valid driver’s license
