Horizon House
Residential Advisor
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Job Description
- Req#: RESID001533
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 a Full- Time Residential Advisor to work in our Developmental Services Division in Newtown Square, PA.
Some of the responsibilities include the following:
Requirements:
Scope:
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 and click on the careers tab.
Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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