Mental Health Worker at Merakey Education Autism Services

Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

15.61

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Support, Resident Oversight, Medication Administration, Daily Living Skills Teaching, Transportation Services, Client Progress Documentation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Mental Health Worker to join our team at our residential program in Bucks County, in Bensalem, PA. The Mental Health Worker will: * provide support and resident oversight for a 20-bed residential facility. * complete notes on client progress and activity. * administer medication. * teach daily living skills to residents. * provide transportation to appointments for our residents using company vehicles. Earn $15.61 per hour.* *We also have an opportunity to earn an ADDITIONAL $2 per if you opt to enroll in our Enhanced Pay option! Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: * 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. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits] 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 The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * A high school diploma, or GED, is required. * Must have an active driver's license with a clean driving record. * Must be able to work Monday-Friday 7am-3pm.-This role is Full time and 40 hours per week. * One year of mental health or IDD experience with adults or children with behavioral health challenges is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Worker will provide support and oversight for residents in a 20-bed facility, complete documentation on client progress, and administer medication. Additionally, they will teach daily living skills and provide transportation to appointments.