Residential Support Specialist | 3P-11P Weekends

Horizon House Careers•Wilmington, DE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon House is seeking a Residential Support Specialist for its Residential Service Group Home team at the Wilson Road location in Wilmington, Delaware. The specialist provides coordination, guidance, counseling, and encouragement as participants transition from residential services to a more independent environment. The role implements and documents participant progress in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans and helps maintain a safe, healthy, and secure environment that promotes growth and development. The schedule is weekends, totaling 16 hours per week in 8-hour shifts. New hires must attend orientation during their first five workdays (Monday through Friday) at the Philadelphia location; mileage reimbursement is provided. The role may require reporting to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, vocational or psychiatric rehabilitation, education, or another mental health field from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse systems and supports.
Ability to work independently.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Direct experience in mental health services, with emphasis on direct care in a community-based setting.
Ability to lift, carry, fold, bend, kneel, stack, and stoop, including during direct intervention with participants.
Frequent talking and listening; ability to climb and descend stairs; manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Ability to provide crisis intervention in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Complete initial and annual participant assessments and develop person-centered recovery plans.
Assist with presenting information at case conferences for assigned participants.
Maintain case records for all assigned participants.
Liaise and consult with community agencies and families to coordinate the recovery process.
Continuously assess participants’ mental illness symptoms and responses to recovery to ensure timely, appropriate interventions.
Participate in staff planning, training, and internal and external administrative meetings.
Implement and document participant progress in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans.
Help ensure a safe, healthy, and secure environment that promotes participants’ growth and development.