Overnight Residential Counselor: Growth & Care Leader

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Nine 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. is seeking a Full-Time Overnight Rehabilitation Counselor in Philadelphia, PA. The role provides care and supervision to residents in a safe, healthy environment that promotes growth and development.

Responsibilities include facilitating client growth toward independence, participating in individualized service plans, guiding skill development, monitoring medications, and documenting progress to support ongoing care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred in the social sciences or health care-related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field; or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide guidance and support to all clients; teach and reinforce skill development in the areas of nutrition, basic self-care, routine medical care, and follow-up, as developed through the joint planning sessions of the individual service plans.
• Review and modify individual service plans to accommodate growth and development.
• Successful completion of medication training. Maintain and monitor medications consistent with individuals’ self-medication plans, in compliance with State and Agency medication administration regulations.
• Track all client progress, as identified in their individual service plans. Provide supplemental reports on individual growth and development, as required. Record their progress as they move through the service delivery system.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in social sciences or health care-related field

Job description

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Overnight Rehabilitation Counselor in Philadelphia, PA. The role provides care and supervision to residents in a safe, healthy environment that promotes growth and development.

Responsibilities include facilitating client growth toward independence, participating in individualized service plans, guiding skill development, monitoring medications, and documenting progress to support ongoing care.