Residential counselor

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plan

DailyPay

Well-being Platform

Backup Care

EAP

Job summary

Merakey in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Residential Counselor for the 2nd shift with weekends. The role involves guiding residents in community rehab programs, supporting daily living activities, and helping implement individualized goal plans under supervision.

The position offers a pay rate of 17.63 per hour, requires a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. Applicants should have experience in mental health with adults preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nutrition, housekeeping, budgeting, hygiene, self-care and home safety.
• Transport residents to appointments and outings.
• Implement elements of each resident's goal plan as directed by the treatment team.
• Report progress to the appropriate clinician.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

2nd Shift - with week-ends

Work Schedule

Mon-Friday 4pm- 12am

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 seekingResidential Counselorsto join our team at our program inPhiladelphia, PA Longshore Avenue.

Shift: 2nd shift with weekends

Pay: 17.63

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.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

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.

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.

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!

Requirements

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.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select 'Decline to Identify' for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.