Facility Attendant
About The Position
Merakey is seeking a Facility Attendant for its Fresh Start transitional housing program in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fresh Start provides 24/7 support to Veterans and individuals with histories of homelessness, chemical dependency, and/or behavioral health needs. The programs operate across 12 Philadelphia locations with more than 150 beds, in partnership with the Philadelphia VA Medical Centers and the Philadelphia Office of Addiction Services. Some self-pay housing options allow individuals to stay indefinitely. Facility Attendants help maintain a safe, harassment-free environment that supports recovery. They monitor resident behavior and medication, perform building safety and cleanliness checks, oversee assigned chores and general inspections, and document and report incidents in accordance with Merakey policy. The role also requires completing assigned training within mandated time frames. Compensation is $18.20; the shift is PRN.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Effective communication skills.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a residential or drug and alcohol treatment setting.
Responsibilities
- Monitor residents' behavior and help ensure a safe, harassment-free atmosphere conducive to recovery.
- Perform cleanliness and safety checks of the building, including all rooms.
- Write incident reports, report incidents immediately to a supervisor or program manager, and follow Merakey policies and procedures.
- Monitor residents while they take prescribed medication and report medication-monitoring issues to the immediate supervisor in accordance with incident-reporting policy.
- Monitor assigned chores, if applicable, and ensure general inspections are completed properly.
- Complete assigned training within mandated time frames.
Benefits
- DailyPay access to earned pay.
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
- Voluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance through the American Worker; these offerings are not a substitute for major medical insurance.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
- On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs for entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
