Residential Advisor

Horizon House Careers • Southampton, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon House is seeking a full-time Residential Advisor for its Developmental Services Division in Southampton, Pennsylvania. The role provides care and supervision to assigned residents to maintain a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment that promotes residents’ growth and development. The Residential Advisor assists with designing and implementing Individual Program Plans, documents client progress through the service delivery system, and advocates for residents’ independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living. This level is used when the population served has more challenging needs and a history of behavioral problems.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts degree in social sciences or a health care-related field and one year of relevant experience in the mental health/intellectual disability field, or a combination of experience, education, or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Prior experience implementing behavior management plans and/or supports.
• Very good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with residents.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, depending on facility location and client and program needs.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision to assigned residents.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment that promotes resident growth and development.
• Assist in designing and implementing Individual Program Plans.
• Document client progress as residents move through the service delivery system.
• Advocate for residents’ growth toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• Nine paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings plan
• Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity
• Transit benefit program
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree