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Merakey Pennsylvania Facility Attendant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 5001052639006 Requisition Number 93475
City Philadelphia
Shift On-Call Only
External Description
We are seeking a Facility Attendant to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA. Earn $17 per hour working PRN
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 12 different locations in Philadelphia, 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 Facility Attendants monitor residents' behavior. Ensure a safe, harassment free atmosphere conducive to recovery. Perform building checks for cleanliness and safety (this includes all rooms). Incident reporting to include writing incident reports, reporting immediately to supervisor, or program manager and following procedures as stated in Merakey policy. Monitor residents while they take their prescribed medication, report all medication monitoring issues to immediate supervisor and following Merakey incident report policy. Monitor assigned chores (if applicable) and ensure that general inspections (GI's) are done properly. Complete assigned trainings within mandated time frames. 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 welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Position Type PRN (no set schedule or hours)
State PA
Work Schedule On-Call Only
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills: High School or GED preferred Effective communication skills 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
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.