Residential Advisor

Residential Advisor

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 Residential Advisor to work in our Developmental Services Division in Philadelphia, PA 19147. Some of the responsibilities include the following:

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

Requirements:

• 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 crises intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Required to possess a valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record.

Scope:

• Demonstrated crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required.
• Requires the 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.
• Required to possess a valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record
• 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