Reference #: 5001008010406Requisition Number88801

　　CityRichmond

　　ShiftOn-Call Only

　　External Description

　　Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?  At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

　　We are seeking a Facility Attendant to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.

　　Earn $17 / per hourProgram DetailsFresh 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 DetailsFacility 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.BenefitsMerakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!DailyPay enrollment option

　　Work/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesAbout MerakeyMerakey 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.Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

　　Position TypePRN (no set schedule or hours)

　　StatePA

　　Work ScheduleOn call only

　　Requirements

　　Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:High School or GED preferredEffective communication skillsPrevious experience working with VA population preferred18 years old minimum requiredPrior experience in Residential or Drug and Alcohol treatment setting is preferredMust 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.