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Horizon House Inc Rehabilitation Counselor (Developmental Services) in Swarthmore, 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: 2022:3229-001
County: Delaware County, PA
FT/PT: On-Call
Location: 3229-CH: 18 Llangollen Lane
Schedule: 8 hours flex
Job Description/Essential Functions:
Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.
Currently, we are seeking a full time Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Developmental Services Division.
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 Recovery Plans and document participant 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.
As well as other duties assigned.
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 High school diploma and two years 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. 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 and click on the careers tab. Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/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.