Merakey·Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Provide direction and daily living assistance to consumers in Community Residential Rehab programs, including help with hygiene, nutrition, and budgeting. Responsibilities also include transporting residents to appointments and implementing goal plans as directed by the treatment team.
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 PT Residential Counselor 11-7 (Saturday/Sunday) to join our team at our program in CRRs in Delaware County. This role is full time that will rotate as needed to cover open shifts.
Earn $16.25 an hour with the selection of enhanced pay.
The Residential Counselor will provide direction and assistance to consumers residing in the Community Residential Rehab (CRR) programs.
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.
Cover open shifts as needed
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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
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!
A High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a clean record are required. One year of experience working with adults in a mental health setting is preferred.
Market context
Residential counselor openings in Pennsylvania are typically driven by ongoing need in adult behavioral health and residential care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with group home or residential experience and a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and consider highlighting any direct care experience plus your reliability with transportation in your application.
