Reference #: 5001019290906
Requisition Number
90627

City
Philadelphia

Shift
Double Shift Week-ends

External Description

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.  Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Position Type
Full-Time

State
PA

Work Schedule
3:30p-7:30a weekends

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments.

Ability to read and write.

Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of individuals' program progress.

Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational, work and program activities for individuals in an assigned living area.

Ability to cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations.

Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward the individuals in our care.

Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness.

Ability to lift and transfer individuals, utilizing prescribed techniques, usually exceeding fifty (50) pounds.

Ability to follow procedures established for care and use of equipment and food preparation.

Ability to maintain effective communication (including sign language) with staff and verbal and non-verbal individuals.

Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of the individuals in our care.

Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the job responsibilities and follow instructions.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A high school diploma or GED is required.  Related experience is helpful.  The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills.  A current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license is required.

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.