Overview
Community Support Counselor Jobs in Philadelphia, PA at Horizon House, Inc.
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 full-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.
Job Qualifications:
Qualifications:
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.
To be considered an applicant, please you can apply at www.hhinc.org and click on the careers tab.
Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Title: Community Support Counselor
Company: Horizon House, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
