Residential Attendant - Veterans Services - Philadelphia, PA

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Facility Attendant to support veterans in a transitional housing program. This role involves ensuring the safety of residents, following program schedules, and providing direct support to service coordinators. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills and experience working with diverse populations. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals overcoming challenges such as homelessness and substance dependency. This is a part-time position with flexible weekend shifts, offering competitive hourly pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

DailyPay enrollment option

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are essential for this role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of residents and the facility.
• Support service coordinators and program managers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with VA population

Experience in Residential or Drug and Alcohol treatment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Residential Attendant - Veterans Services

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Part-Time

Shift

Double Shift Week-ends

Work Schedule

Sat and Sun 7am-7pm

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

Description

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

Earn $16.20 per hour working Sat & Sun 7:00 AM - 7:00 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 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!