Rehabilitation Counselor-Part-Time

Horizon-House; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Horizon-House is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Rehabilitation Counselor to provide supervision and care in its Behavioral Health Services Division. This position involves assisting clients in achieving independence in self-care and social skills while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

Candidates should possess good communication skills, a High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in a relevant field, and applicable experience in mental health or rehabilitation services. Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field or equivalent education/training.
• Requires good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to assist clients with daily living skills and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Providing care and supervision for assigned clients.
• Facilitating client growth toward independence.
• Participating in developing individual service plans.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in social sciences or health care

Job description

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division. This position provides care and supervision to all assigned clients, ensuring a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment. The selected candidate would facilitate client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living, while participating in the development of individual service plans and related documentation.

Other Responsibilities, but not all-inclusive:

• Providing care and supervision of all assigned clients to ensure a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment, which promotes growth and development.
• Facilitating client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living.
• Participating in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation.
• Reviewing and modifying individual service plans to accommodate growth and development.
• Tracking 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.
• Serving as an advocate and encouraging clients to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitative process.
• Providing guidance and support to all clients; teaching and reinforcing 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.
• Ensuring the overall safety of assigned individuals by maintaining a hazard‑free environment and avoiding potentially dangerous situations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, 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.

Scope

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with residents.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record (contingent upon facility location and client and program needs).
• May require crisis intervention in emergencies.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan, a tax‑sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement. To be considered an applicant for this position, please complete the pre‑employment application by going to www.hhinc.org/careers.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's license

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