Community Support Counselor

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

9 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity

Transit benefit program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA seeks an On-Call Community Support Counselor to work within the Developmental Services Division. The role focuses on supporting residents living in Supported Living Arrangements, promoting independence and individualized care.

Key responsibilities include counseling residents, encouraging proactive decision making, and maintaining a safe, empowering environment. The position requires a BA/BS in Human Services or a related field and strong communication

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• Very good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Human Services 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 4,5000 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.

We are seeking a On-Call Community Support Counselor to work in our Developmental Services Division in Philadelphia, PA (8200 Henry Ave Philadelphia, PA 19128).

Some of the responsibilities include the following:

• 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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