Residential Care & Growth Specialist

Horizon House, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

9 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Tax-sheltered annuity

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking an on-call Residential Living Specialist in Langhorne, PA. The role provides care, supports independence in self-care, and helps implement recovery plans within a structured service system.

Your duties include documenting progress, coordinating with the treatment team, planning social activities, and ensuring participant safety. A valid drivers license and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
• Good communication skills, both oral & written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide participants0basic needs and assist with skill development in social supports, self-care, and community activities.
• Transport participants to programs, appointments, and destinations; arrange or accompany as needed.
• Administer medications per self-medication plans and train in medication administration.
• Complete documentation including progress notes, logs, and service plans; monitor progress.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Valid drivers license

Education

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

High school diploma + 2 years MH field experience

Job description

We are seeking a qualified (On-Call) Residential Living Specialist to join our team in Langhorne, PA. The Residential Living Specialist provides care and supervision for all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment that promotes and reinforces resident growth and development. The RLS helps design and implement Individual Recovery Plans and documents participant progress as they move through the service delivery system. The RLS advocates for resident growth toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living.

Other Responsibilities, but not all-inclusive:

• Provide all assigned participants’ basic needs and assist with skill development in the following areas: social supports, food management, self-care preservation/personal hygiene, relapse prevention, medication management, stress management techniques, money management, utilization of public transportation, and participation in meaningful and planned community activities.
• Ensure participants are transported to assigned programs, appointments, and/or destinations. May arrange for transportation and/or accompany participants to appointments.
• Administer medications consistent with participants’ self- medication plans, in accordance with State and Agency medication administration regulations. Inventory medications and complete all appropriate forms, as assigned. Must successfully complete the agency’s medication administration training.
• Complete documentation, including progress notes, daily logs, and service plans, as required by regulations. Implement and track all participants’ progress. Provide direct input and follow-up reports on individual growth and development, as required.
• Establish an ongoing dialogue with other members of the treatment team, including program staff, vocational/educational instructors, consultants, members of the medical profession, and family members, to provide continuous support.
• Attend staff and other meetings as they relate to the participants’ and their overall growth and development.
• Plan and initiate a variety of social and recreational activities for the participants.

Qualifications:
· A.A. degree in the social sciences or health care-related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field, or High school diploma and two years of experience in the mental health field; or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required.
· Demonstrated crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
· Good communication skills, both oral & written.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Required to possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope:
· Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with participants.
· Assist participants with moving from bed to chair, chair to shower, etc.
· Frequent talking and listening.
· May require crisis intervention in emergency situations.
· Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
· May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays, and generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan, a tax-sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement. To be considered an applicant for this position, please complete the pre-employment application by going to www.hhinc.org/careers. Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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