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Horizon House Inc Rehabilitation Counselor (Developmental Services) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).
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Rehabilitation Counselor (Developmental Services)
Req Code: 2022:3113-004
County: Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT: Full Time
Location: 3113-CH: 1312 S American
Schedule: Fri-Tues 7p-3p
Job Description/Essential Functions:
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. #CB
We are seeking a Full Time and on-call Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Developmental Services Philadelphia, Delaware, and Montgomery County, 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.
Job 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 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. 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. 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 and dental, (9) nine holidays and generous paid time off, retirement savings plan, 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 Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.