Community Support Counselor

Horizon House Careers•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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 4,500 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 part-time Community Support Counselor to work in our Developmental Services Division.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or a related field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
Very good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with residents.
Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

To instruct, counsel and provide support to residents living in Supported Living Arrangements (SLA's) focusing on client independence and individual needs.
To maintain an environment which encourages proactive decision making and growth for each individual.