Support Counselor

Reference #: 5001071994106
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 Support Counselors 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! 
Position Details 
Our ideal Support Counselor 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. 
No experience required – we provide PAID training. 
Earn up to $17.61/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option. 
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 welcomes all Veterans to apply!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: 
 Must be at least 18 years old. 
 Must possess a valid drivers license. 
 Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D. 
 Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred. 
 Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential. 
 Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred. 
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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.