Facility Attendant

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Facility Attendant to join their team at a program in Philadelphia, PA. This program, Fresh Start, provides transitional housing and 24/7 support to Veterans and individuals with a history of homelessness, chemical dependency, and/or varying degrees of behavioral health issues. The program operates out of 12 locations in Philadelphia and partners with the Philadelphia VA Medical Centers and Philadelphia’s Office of Addiction Services. Fresh Start also offers "self-pay" housing options for indefinite stays.

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

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• 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