Residential Advisor Bucks

Horizon House, Inc.; Fallsington (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Tax-sheltered annuity

Transit benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a full-time Residential Advisor to join the Developmental Services Division at Stanford Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030.

The role emphasizes supervising residents, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting residents' growth and development. The position requires a degree in the social sciences or health care field with at least one year of MH/MR experience, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, including participation in program planning

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

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 4,500 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 (Stanford Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030).

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.

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.

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

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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