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 an Full-Time Residential Advisor to work in our Developmental Services Division in Conshohocken, PA.
Some of the responsibilities include the following:
- To provide care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment, which promotes growth and development.
- To facilitate client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization and community living.
- To participate in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system.
Requirements:
- A.A. degree in the social sciences or health care related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
- Demonstrated crises intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Required to possess a valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record.
Scope:
- Demonstrated crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
- 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.
- Required to possess a valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record
- May require frequent crisis intervention in emergency situations.
- 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.
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
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