What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Attendant - Veterans Services position at Merakey?
We are seeking a Facility Attendant to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.
Earn $18.35 per hour working on an as-needed basis
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.
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 competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay enrollment option
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
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.
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!
Requirements:The successful candidate will have the following:
- High School or GED preferred
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft software (i.e. Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook.)
- Previous experience working with VA population preferred
- 18 years old minimum required
- Prior experience in Residential or Drug and Alcohol treatment setting is preferred
- Must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption
Salary : $18
