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 Part-Time Community Support Counselor to work in our Developmental Services Division in Philadelphia, PA (Split Ridge ave 19128, s Franklin st) 19148.
Some of the responsibilities include the following:
- To instruct, counsel and provide support to residents living in Supported Living Arrangements (SLA's)
focusing on client independence and individual needs.
- To maintain an environment which encourages proactive decision making and growth for each individual.
Requirements:
- B.A./B.S. degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or a related field; or any combination of
experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
- Very good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
Scope:
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with
residents.
- Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
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.
To be considered an applicant, please you can apply at www.hhinc.org (http://www.hhinc.org/) and click on the careers tab.
Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
