Residential Counselor

merakeycareers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth

DailyPay access

Well-being platform tools

Backup care services

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement and partnerships

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Residential Counselor at our Philadelphia, PA program (W School House Lane) to provide direction and assistance to residents in the Community Residential Rehab (CRR) programs.

This full-time role requires Monday–Friday, 4pm–12am with weekends, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, DailyPay access, retirement options, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• One year of mental health experience with adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and assistance to consumers residing in the Community Residential Rehab (CRR) programs.
• Transport residents to appointments and outings.
• Implement parts of each resident's goal plan as instructed by the treatment team or supervisor.
• Report the resident's progress to the appropriate clinician.

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 our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Residential Counselor to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA (W School House Lane). This role is Full-Time- Monday - Friday 4pm-12am with weekends.

Earn $17.36 an hour

Position Details

The Residential Counselor will providedirection and assistance to consumers residing in theCommunity Residential Rehab (CRR) programs.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with nutrition,housekeeping, budgeting, hygiene, self-care, home safety, social interaction, exercise, health management, and vocational.
• Transport residents to appointments and outings.
• Implement appropriate parts of each resident's goal plan as instructed by the treatment team or supervisor.
• Report the resident's progress to the appropriate clinician.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean record.
• One year of mental health experience with adults preferred.