Residential Attendant - Recovery Services
About The Position
The Residential Attendant is a direct care position in a transitional housing environment serving adults in the early stages of recovery from chemical and alcohol dependency, co-occurring disorders, serious mental illness, and homelessness. The role helps ensure residents and the facility are safe and that the program schedule is followed, while providing direct support to supportive service coordinators, program managers, and program directors. The position is part of Merakey’s Wellness Village program, an initiative developed in partnership with the City of Philadelphia that will begin with 132 recovery beds. The role is PRN and pays $20.00 per hour.
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.
- Maintain a safe, harassment-free atmosphere conducive to recovery.
- Conduct building checks for cleanliness and safety, including all rooms.
- Write incident reports, promptly 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 earned pay.
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
- Voluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance through the American Worker; 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.
- Career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
