Residential Attendant

Requirements

• 1+ years' experience in a direct care position is preferred
• Prior experience in working with veterans is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft software (i.e. Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook.) preferred

Qualifications

• Earn $17.75 an hour
• Position Details: Direct care position working with adult men and/or women in a transitional housing environment
• Main role: Ensure residents and facility are safe, and the program schedule is being followed
• Acting as direct support to the supportive service coordinators, program managers and program directors

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Self-care tools and resources through On the Goga
• Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Access Care.com
• Counseling, legal, and financial services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning

About the Role

Fresh Start transitional housing programs were developed to provide 24/7 support to Veterans and individuals with a history of homelessness, chemical dependency, and/or varying degrees of behavioral health issues. Fresh Start currently has over 150 beds that operate out of 13 different locations in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. These programs work in partnership with the Philadelphia VA Medical Centers and Philadelphia’s Office of Addiction Services (OAS). In addition, Fresh Start also has “self-pay” housing options where individuals can stay for an indefinite period of time.

Program Details

Fresh Start transitional housing programs were developed to provide 24/7 support to Veterans and individuals with a history of homelessness, chemical dependency, and/or varying degrees of behavioral health issues. Fresh Start currently has over 150 beds that operate out of 13 different locations in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. These programs work in partnership with the Philadelphia VA Medical Centers and Philadelphia’s Office of Addiction Services (OAS). In addition, Fresh Start also has “self-pay” housing options where individuals can stay for an indefinite period of time.

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

$17.75 an hour

Benefits Package

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