Job Details
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking Residential Counselors to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA (Fishers Lane). This role is PRN 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am and 12am-8am shifts.
Earn $16.82 an hr
Position Details
The Residential Counselor will provide direction and assistance to consumers residing in the Community Residential Rehab (CRR) programs.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with nutrition, housekeeping, budgeting, hygiene, self-care, home
safety, social interaction, exercise, health management, and vocational.
- Transport residents to appointments and outings.
- Implement appropriate parts of each resident's goal plan as instructed by the
treatment team or supervisor.
- Report the resident's progress to the appropriate clinician.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
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:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a clean record.
- One year of mental health experience with adults preferred.
