Community Support Counselor

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a part-time Community Support Counselor to join our Developmental Services Division in the Philadelphia area. The role focuses on counseling and supporting residents in Supported Living Arrangements to promote independence and personal growth.

The position requires a B.A./B.S. in a human services field or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience in human services/sciences.
• Very good communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, counsel and provide support to residents in Supported Living Arrangements, focusing on independence and individual needs.
• Maintain an environment that encourages proactive decision making and growth for each resident.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

B.A./B.S. degree in Human Services/Social Sciences/Healthcare or related field

Job description

Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,500 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting.

Currently, we are seeking a part-time Community Support Counselorto work in our Developmental Services Division.

Some duties to include:

• To instruct, counsel and provide support to residents living in Supported Living Arrangements (SLA's) focusing on client independence and individual needs.
• To maintain an environment which encourages proactive decision making and growth for each individual.

Requirements:

• B.A./B.S. degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or a related field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Very good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Scope:

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with residents.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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