Residential Attendant at Merakey Education Autism Services

Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

17.75

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Care, Facility Safety, Program Scheduling, Supportive Services Coordination, Program Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

We are seeking a Facility Attendant to join our team at our program in Coatesville, 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 $17.75 an hour 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 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 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 Qualifications 1. 1+ years' experience in a direct care position is preferred 2. Prior experience in working with veterans is preferred. 3. Proficient in Microsoft software (i.e. Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook.) preferred

Responsibilities

The main role involves ensuring the safety of residents and the facility while monitoring adherence to the program schedule. Additionally, the attendant acts as direct support to supportive service coordinators, program managers, and program directors.