Residential Advisor

Horizon House Inc; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Transit Benefit

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Horizon House Inc. is seeking a Full Time Rehabilitation Counselor to join the Developmental Services Division in East Norriton, PA. The role focuses on supporting residents with behavioral health and developmental needs in a community-based setting.

You will provide care, promote growth toward independence, and help document progress within individualized service plans. A.A. degree and crisis intervention skills are required, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A.A. degree in the social sciences or health care related field with one year of relevant MH/MR experience or equivalent.
• Crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills are required.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

A.A. degree in social sciences or health care

Job description

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 Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Developmental Services Division in East Norriton, 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 drivers' 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 drivers' 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