Support Counselor

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,014 - 28,504; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A non-profit provider of support services is seeking a Support Counselor in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact individuals' lives positively by assisting with daily living activities while receiving paid training. The position offers flexible schedules and a supportive work environment where you can grow and make a difference.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to create long-term impacts on individuals' lives.
• Enjoy mentoring and coaching others.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Fostering pride in individuals by teaching daily living activities.
• Assisting with daily and personal activities under supervision.
• Encouraging independence and providing support.

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Support Counselor role at Merakey

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 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

No Experience Required - We Provide PAID Training. Earn up to $17.61 with selection of our Enhanced Pay Option.

Responsibilities

Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Benefits

• DailyPay
• 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. 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!