Residential Advisor

Horizon House, Inc.; Feasterville-Trevose (Bucks County); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical & dental

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Transit benefit program

Opportunities for advancement

Zusammenfassung

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Residential Advisor to join the Developmental Services Division in Feasterville, PA 19047. The role emphasizes safe supervision and promoting growth in residents, helping develop daily living and community skills.

Requirements include an AA degree in the social sciences or related field, one year of MH/MR experience, crisis intervention skills, strong written and verbal communication, independence and teamwork abilities, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifikationen

• A.A. degree in the social sciences or health care related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field; or equivalent experience.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Provide care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment.
• Facilitate client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization and community living.
• Participate in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Communication

Teamwork

Driving

Ausbildung

A.A. degree in social sciences or health care related field

Jobbeschreibung

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 Feasterville, PA 19047. 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

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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