Residential Counselor - 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 a Residential Counselor to join our team at our Upland, PA. location. This posting is for Full-Time, First Shift - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm EST.



Earn up to $17.61/hr with the Enhanced Pay Benefit!



Position Details

The Residential Counselor will provide direction and assistance to consumers residing in the Long Term Structured Residential (LTSR) programs. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:


* Teach life skills to severely mentally ill adults.
* Run skills groups.
* Participate in cleaning and laundry.
* Assist in transporting residents to appointments and outings.
* Document daily progress notes, crisis notes, and incident reports.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!


* DailyPay
* Work/Life Balance
* Flexible Schedules
* Cell Phone Discount Plans
* Employee Referral Bonuses
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Care.com Membership

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 minimum 12 college credits in Human Services or a related field OR 6 months of experience.
* One year of mental health experience with adults preferred.
* Must have a valid driver's license with a clean record.

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