Residential Attendant - Recovery Services
About The Position
The Residential Attendant is a direct care role in Merakey’s Wellness Village program, a transitional housing environment for adults in the early stages of recovery from chemical and alcohol dependency, co-occurring disorders, serious mental illness, and homelessness. The attendant helps keep residents and the facility safe, ensures the program schedule is followed, and provides direct support to supportive service coordinators, program managers, and program directors. The program is a partnership between Merakey and the City of Philadelphia and will begin with 132 recovery beds. The position pays $20.00 per hour and has a PRN schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Effective communication skills.
- At least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a residential or drug and alcohol treatment setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor residents’ behavior.
- Maintain a safe, harassment-free environment conducive to recovery.
- Conduct building checks for cleanliness and safety, including all rooms.
- Write incident reports, immediately notify a supervisor or program manager, and follow Merakey incident-reporting procedures.
- Monitor residents as they take prescribed medication, report medication-monitoring issues to the immediate supervisor, and follow Merakey incident-reporting policy.
- Monitor assigned chores, if applicable, and ensure general inspections are completed properly.
- Complete assigned training within mandated time frames.
- Ensure nutritious meals are served during the shift, if applicable.
- Follow local procedures while performing duties.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- DailyPay access to pay when needed.
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
- Voluntary limited benefits through the American Worker, including limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; these 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.
- Gated parking with security.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
