Community Support Counselor

Community Support 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 4,500 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.

Currently, we are seeking a part-time Community Support Counselor to work in our Developmental Services Division.

Some duties to include:

• To instruct, counsel and provide support to residents living in Supported Living Arrangements (SLA's) focusing on client independence and individual needs.
• To maintain an environment which encourages proactive decision making and growth for each individual.

Requirements:

• B.A./B.S. degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or a related field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Very good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Scope:

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with residents.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

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.