MECA, Inc

Direct Care Support Staff

County:

Philadelphia County, PA

FT/PT:

Part Time/Full Time

Location:

Southwest Philadelphia

Schedule:

Flexible

Job Description/Essential Functions:

MECA, a local non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectually disabled and autistic adults in Philadelphia. Well established in the field of community-based residential services, MECA is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking Direct Care Staff.

This position provides care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment, which promotes growth and development.
· To facilitate client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization and community living.
· To participate in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system.

Job Qualifications:

· Preferred Associates degree in the social sciences or health care related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field; or any combination of work experience, lived experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability. Minimal high school diploma required.

. Demonstrates crises intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills

· Good communication skills, both oral and written

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Must be available for local travel and possess a valid driver's license.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check

CPR/first aid and medication administration training preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff safe we conduct temperature monitoring, have a mask policy, promote regular handwashing and sanitization of high-touch areas, and there is more than enough space to promote social distancing.

Experience:

• healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

• CPR (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Typical start time:

• 7AM

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: In person

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