Residential Attendant

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $20

About The Position

We are seeking a
Facility Attendant PRN to join our team at our program in
Philadelphia, PA.

Program Details
Fresh Start transitional housing programs were developed to provide 24/7 support
to Veterans and individuals with a history of homelessness, chemical dependency,
and/or varying degrees of behavioral health issues. Fresh Start currently has
over 150 beds that operate out of 13 different locations in Philadelphia and
Coatesville, PA. These programs work in partnership with the Philadelphia VA
Medical Centers and Philadelphia’s Office of Addiction Services (OAS). In
addition, Fresh Start also has “self-pay” housing options where individuals can
stay for an indefinite period of time.

Earn $19.75 an hour. This position is PRN

Position Details
This is a direct care position working with adult men and/or women in a
transitional housing environment. Our service populations are in the early
stages of recovery from chemical and alcohol dependency, co-occurring disorders,
serious mental illness, and homelessness. The main role of a facility attendant
1 is to ensure the residents and facility are safe, and the program schedule is
being followed. You are also acting as direct support to the supportive service
coordinators, program managers and program directors.

Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

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).
Enjoy our 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.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and
education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000
individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity
and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.
Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the
communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds
to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 1+ years' experience in a direct care position is preferred

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in working with veterans is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft software (i.e. Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook.) preferred

Responsibilities

• ensure the residents and facility are safe
• ensure the program schedule is being followed
• acting as direct support to the supportive service coordinators, program managers and program directors

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).
• Enjoy our 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees