Rehabilitation Counselor

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 On-call Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Developmental Services Division in Wallingford, PA.

• Provide care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure, and pleasant environment that promotes growth and development.
• Facilitate client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community living.
• Participate in the development of individual service plans and related documentation, and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system.

• A.A. degree in the social sciences or 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.
• Demonstrated crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Demonstrated crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
• Ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with residents.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May require frequent crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax-sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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