Residential Advisor

Horizon House, Inc.; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Tax-sheltered Annuity

Transit Benefit Program

Career Advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. in Conshohocken, PA is seeking a Full Time Residential Advisor to work in the Developmental Services Division. The role focuses on supervision and care for residents to promote safety, growth, and independence in daily living and community activities.

The position requires an AA degree in social sciences or healthcare and at least one year of MH/MR experience, plus crisis intervention and strong communication skills. Valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• A.A. degree in social sciences or healthcare field and one year of relevant MH/MR experience.
• Crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision of residents to ensure a safe, healthy environment.
• Facilitate growth toward independence in self-care, daily living, socialization and community living.
• Participate in development of individual service plans and document client progress.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

AA degree in social sciences or health care

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 Full Time Residential Advisor to work in our Developmental Services Division in Conshohocken, PA.

Some of the responsibilities include the following:

• To provide 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.
• To participate in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system.

Requirements:

• A.A. 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 experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Demonstrated crises intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Required to possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Scope:

• Demonstrated crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
• 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.
• Required to possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• May require frequent crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

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

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