Rehabilitation Counselor

Horizon House Careers • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Horizon House is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor at its Susquehanna Park location. The role provides support and instruction to clients as they learn to maintain a substance-free environment and supports participants throughout the recovery process. The counselor helps develop and reinforce mechanisms and resources that facilitate a substance-free lifestyle, maintains a safe, secure, and pleasant environment in compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations, and implements Horizon House’s mission, values, and beliefs in all aspects of the job.

The position involves frequent talking and listening; physical activities may include lifting, carrying, holding, kneeling, reaching, stacking, stooping, and bending, potentially including direct intervention with residents. The counselor may provide verbal crisis intervention assistance in emergencies. Scheduling flexibility, possible on-call work, local travel, and reporting to work during emergencies—including inclement weather—are required or may be necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling or working with the homeless population, or a combination of experience, education, or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of multiple support systems for people with substance abuse issues or people experiencing homelessness.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Availability for local travel and a valid driver’s license.
• Scheduling flexibility and possible on-call work.
• Ability to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather, when required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) certification is preferred.
• Ongoing coursework in Drug and Alcohol Counseling to qualify for recertification.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, education, counseling, and guidance to participants in the recovery process.
• Develop and reinforce mechanisms and resources to facilitate a substance-free lifestyle.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and pleasant environment in compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Implement Horizon House’s mission, values, and beliefs in all aspects of the job.
• Provide verbal crisis intervention assistance in emergency situations when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED