Residential Advisor

Horizon House, Inc.; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

9 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 Residential Advisor for the Developmental Services Division in Lemar Cir Lower Merion, PA 19066.

The role focuses on care and supervision of residents, planning supports, and promoting independence for adults with disabilities. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a health-related field and at least one year of MH/MR experience; ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or health care related field with one year of relevant MH/MR experience or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy environment
• Assist in design and implementation of Individual Program Plans and document client progress
• Advocate resident growth toward independence in self-care, daily living skills and community living

Skills

Teamwork

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or health care related field

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 4,500 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.

Currently, we are seeking a Full-time Residential Advisor to work in our Developmental Services Division (Lemar Cir Lower Merion PA 19066).

Some duties to include:

• To provide care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment, which promotes and reinforces resident growth and development.
• To assist in the design and implementation of the Individual Program Plans and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system.
• To advocate resident growth toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization and community living.

Qualifications:

• A. degree in the social sciences or health care related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field; prior experience with implementing behavior management plans and/or supports; or a combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This level will be utilized when the needs of the population serviced are determined to be more challenging and there is a history of behavioral problems.

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 drivers' license and an acceptable driving record (contingent upon facility location and client and program needs).
• May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

• 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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's license

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