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:2023:3128-001

　　County:Philadelphia County, PA

　　FT/PT:Full Time

　　Location:3128-CH: Hollywood Street

　　Schedule:Sun-Tues 7am-3pm, Wed/Thurs 11pm-7a (40 hrs)

　　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. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Developmental Services Division.

　　Some duties to include:

　　provides care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment, which promotes growth and development

　　facilitates client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization and community living

　　participate in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system.

　　As well as other duties assigned

　　Job Qualifications:

　　This position requires an 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

　　Ability to provide guidance and support to all residents; 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 support plans.

　　Ability to participate in the resolution of crisis situations; assist with identifying key individuals and resources that can provide direct support and/or immediate intervention during a crisis situation. This may include implementation of emergency and approved restraints.

　　Ability to ensure clients are transported to assigned programs, appointments and/or destinations. May arrange for transportation and/or accompany clients to appointments.

　　Ability to interface with other members of the support team, which may include vocational/educational instruction staff, consultants, case managers, members of the medical profession and family members, as needed.

　　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 be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

　　EOE: M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

　　You must apply on our website to be considered an applicant.

　　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.