Facility Attendant

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Facility Attendant to join their team at a program in Philadelphia, PA. This program, located in Kensington, provides 24/7 support to Veterans and individuals with a history of homelessness, chemical dependency, and/or varying degrees of behavioral health issues through Fresh Start transitional housing programs. These programs operate in partnership with the Philadelphia VA Medical Centers and Philadelphia’s Office of Addiction Services (OAS), and also offer "self-pay" housing options.

Requirements

• High School or GED required
• Effective communication skills
• 18 years old minimum required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Residential or Drug and Alcohol treatment setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' behavior.
• Ensure a safe, harassment-free atmosphere conducive to recovery.
• Perform building checks for cleanliness and safety, including all rooms.
• Write incident reports, report immediately to supervisor or program manager, and follow procedures as stated in Merakey policy.
• Monitor residents while they take their prescribed medication, report all medication monitoring issues to immediate supervisor, and follow Merakey incident report policy.
• Monitor assigned chores (if applicable) and ensure that general inspections (GI's) are done properly.
• Complete assigned training within mandated time frames.

Benefits

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker (limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to the On the Goga well-being platform
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED