Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).
Returning Applicant?
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| Req Code: | 2024:2141-004 |
| County: | Philadelphia County, PA |
| FT/PT: | Part Time |
| Location: | 2141-CRR: Chelten Ave |
| Schedule: | Sat/Sun |
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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 On Call Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division. This position provides care and supervision of all assigned clients to ensure a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment. The selected candidate would help facilitate client grown and development towards independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living, while participating in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation.
Some other responsibilities include the following:
Provide guidance and support to all clients; teach and reinforce
skill development in the areas of nutrition, basic self-care, routine
medical care and follow-up, as developed through the joint
planning sessions of the individual service plans.
Review and modify individual service plans to accommodate
growth and development.
Ensure the overall safety of assigned individuals by maintaining a
hazard free environment and avoiding potentially dangerous
situations.
Successful completion of medication training. Maintain and
monitor medications consistent with individuals' self-medication plans, in compliance with State and Agency
medication administration regulations.
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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.
* 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.
* May be required to possess a valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record (contingent upon facility location and client
and program needs).
* May require 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 paid 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 www.hhinc.org/careers.
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. |
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