Rehabilitation Counselor On-Call

Horizon House Careers • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an On-Call Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division. This position provides care and supervision to all assigned clients, ensuring a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment. The selected candidate would facilitate client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living, while participating in the development of individual service plans and related documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Associate's Degree preferred in the social sciences or a 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in the social sciences or a health care-related field

Responsibilities

• Providing care and supervision of all assigned clients to ensure a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment, which promotes growth and development.
• Facilitating client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living.
• Participating in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation.
• Reviewing and modifying individual service plans to accommodate growth and development.
• Tracking all client progress, as identified in their individual service plans.
• Provide supplemental reports on individual growth and development, as required.
• Record their progress as they move through the service delivery system.
• Serving as an advocate and encouraging clients to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitative process.
• Providing guidance and support to all clients; teaching and reinforcing 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.
• Ensuring the overall safety of assigned individuals by maintaining a hazard-free environment and avoiding potentially dangerous situations.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• nine paid holidays
• generous paid time off
• a retirement savings plan
• a tax-sheltered annuity
• tuition reimbursement
• opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED