Residential Attendant - Recovery Services at Merakey Education Autism Services

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Effective Communication Skills, Monitoring Residents Behavior, Incident Reporting, Medication Monitoring, Building Checks, Ensuring Safety, Adhering To Procedures, Completing Trainings

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Join the groundbreaking Wellness Village program, an exciting new initiative from Merakey in partnership with the City of Philadelphia! This innovative program, the largest of its kind, will begin with 132 recovery beds providing safe housing and life-changing treatment opportunities. Be part of a team making a real difference while enjoying benefits like gated parking with security and ample opportunities for career growth. Help shape the future of recovery services in this transformative and rewarding role! Earn $18 per hour ($17 per hour plus an extra $1 weekend rate) Schedule: Sat and Sun 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM About the position: This is a direct care position working with adults 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. They are also acting as direct support to the supportive service coordinators, program managers and program directors. Duties: 1. Monitor residents behavior. 2. Ensure a safe, harassment free atmosphere conducive to recovery. 3. Perform building checks for cleanliness and safety (this includes all rooms). 4. Incident reporting to include writing incident reports, reporting immediately to supervisor, or program manager and following procedures as stated in Merakey policy. 5. Monitor residents while they take their prescribed medication, report all medication monitoring issues to immediate supervisor and following Merakey incident report policy. 6. Monitor assigned chores (if applicable) and ensure that general inspections (GI’s) are done properly. 7. Complete assigned trainings within mandated time frames. 8. Ensure nutritious meals are being served during your shift (if applicable). 9. Adhere to local procedures while performing your duties. 10. May perform other duties as required or assigned. 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. * 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 Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills: * High School or GED preferred * Effective communication skills * 18 years old minimum required * Prior experience in Mental Health Residential or Drug and Alcohol treatment setting is preferred * Must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption

Responsibilities

The Residential Attendant is responsible for ensuring the safety of residents and the facility while supporting the program schedule. They provide direct support to service coordinators, program managers, and program directors.