Bilingual Residential Attendant - Philadelphia, PA

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Residential Attendant to support veterans and individuals facing challenges. This part-time role offers flexible hours, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while balancing your personal life. You will monitor residents, ensure a safe environment, and assist with medication management. Join a compassionate team committed to providing essential support in transitional housing programs. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

DailyPay enrollment option

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is essential.
• Effective communication and Microsoft Office skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' behavior and ensure a safe atmosphere.
• Perform building checks for cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Effective communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Experience with VA population

Residential or Drug and Alcohol treatment experience

Education

High School or GED preferred

Job description

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Bilingual Residential Attendant

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Part-Time

Shift

Double Shift Week-ends

Work Schedule

Saturday-6pm-6am Sunday-6pm-10pm

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Bilingual (English / Spanish)


• 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

Description

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

Earn $16.35 per hour working Saturday 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM and Sunday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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 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!