Residential Counselor

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan options

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on entertainment and travel

Free online personal development classes

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Residential Counselor for its Philadelphia location (Wister House) to support consumers in CRR programs. The role involves providing essential direction and assistance in areas such as hygiene, budgeting, and health management while helping residents achieve their goals.

The ideal candidate should ideally have 1 year of adult behavior health experience, possess a valid driver's license, and hold a High School Diploma or GED. Offering $19.36 an hour, Merakey is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Adult Behavior Health experience preferred in a group home or residential setting.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and assistance to consumers in CRR programs.
• Transport residents to necessary appointments when appropriate.
• Implement parts of each resident's goal plan as instructed.

Skills

Adult Behavior Health experience

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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 Residential Counselor to join our team in our Philadelphia (Wister House) location.

Position Details

Provides direction and assistance to consumers residing in CRR programs in areas but not limited to nutrition, housekeeping, budgeting, hygiene, self‑care, home safety, transportation, social interaction, exercise, health management and vocational. Transport residents to necessary appointments when appropriate. Implement appropriate parts of each resident's goal plan as instructed by the treatment team or supervisor. Report the resident's progress or lack of progress to the appropriate clinician.

Earn $19.36 an hour.

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 across 12 states across the country each year.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! 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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 1 year of Adult Behavior Health experience preferred in a group home or residential setting.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED