House Manager Aide

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a House Manager Aide to join their team at a program in Philadelphia, PA. This role is an opportunity for individuals with backgrounds as caregivers, direct care workers, or home health aides, or those aspiring to be one, to create long-term impacts on the lives of individuals. The ideal candidate will encourage, mentor, and coach others to achieve their goals. The position involves spending time in various settings, making memories with individuals, and working on social and communication skills by following the Individual Support Plan, which may include activities at parks and sensory gardens. Responsibilities also include enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care, and fostering a sense of pride by teaching daily living activities such as housekeeping and laundry. Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services, employing over 8,000 individuals and supporting nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states. Merakey maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and encouraging applications from underrepresented backgrounds and Veterans.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred
• Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create long-term impacts on individuals' lives
• Encourage, mentor, and coach individuals to achieve their goals
• Spend days in a variety of settings making memories with individuals
• Follow the Individual Support Plan
• Work on social and communication skills (e.g., at the park and sensory gardens)
• Enhance independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care
• Foster a true sense of pride in individuals by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees