Residential Advisor Bucks

Horizon House, Inc.; Hatboro, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Transit benefit program

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Residential Advisor to support residents at the County Line Road location in Warminster, PA 18974. The role focuses on care, supervision and progress documentation within the Developmental Services Division.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in social sciences or health care and have at least one year of MH/MR experience, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Compensation includes benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in the social sciences or health care field with 1 year MH/MR experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision of residents to ensure a safe, healthy and pleasant environment.
• Assist in designing and implementing Individual Program Plans and document client progress.
• Advocate resident growth toward independence in self-care, daily living, socialization and community living.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication skills

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 Part-time Residential Advisor to work in our Developmental Services Division (County Line Road, Warminster, PA 18974).

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:

• competitive compensation
• 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

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