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| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Job Type | Full-time, Part-time |
| Salary | $12–$14 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1 - 10 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, PA, US |
| Additional Compensation | Bonus |
MECA, Inc
Direct Care Support Staff
County:
Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT:
Part Time/Full Time
Location:
Southwest Philadelphia
Schedule:
Flexible
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
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. This includes: observing and supporting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as meal preparation and hygeine routines, medication administration, community activities.
· To participate in the development of the individual service plans, behavior support 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, Full-Time, Flexible
MECA, a local non-profit organization that 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.
As a team we are warm and down-to-earth. Staff have noted that they appreciate our care, clear communication, and most of all, our humanity. MECA is an organization that puts people first-respecting and honoring our clients and our staff.