Family Living Coordinator

Horizon House Careers•Philadelphia, PA

3d•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 4,5000 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 an Full-Time Family Living Coordinator to work in our Developmental Services Division in Conshohocken, PA.

Requirements

M.A. degree in Human Services/Social Sciences/Healthcare or a related field and at least 1 year of experience in the MR field; or a B.A. Degree and at least 2 years of experience in the MR field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
Knowledge and understanding of Family Dynamics.
An ability to maintain complete confidentiality of client, family, and personnel concerns and records.
Good analytical skills
Superior organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to keep clearly written records and notes.
Prior experience in writing programming goals.
Ability to work independently and detailed oriented

Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor Life Sharing program.
Participate in the interviewing and selecting of prospective families.
To coordinate; write and implement comprehensive assessments and service plans with the individual and family in accordance with the State Department of Public Welfare's 6500 regulations.
Support relationships in the family.
Develop relationships with individuals interested in pursuing Life Sharing situations.