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Horizon House Inc Rehabilitation Counselor in Norristown, Pennsylvania

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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Rehabilitation Counselor

Req Code: 2024:2522-002

County: Montgomery County, PA

FT/PT: Part Time

Location: 2522-Montco Air

Schedule: 16 Hours

Job Description/Essential Functions:

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and Northeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice. Currently, we are seeking a Part-time Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division. Purpose: This position is responsible to provide direct support, counseling 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; and to participate in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation and document resident progress as they move through the service delivery system.

Additional Duties include:

-Provide guidance and support to all participants; teach and reinforce skill development in the areas of nutrition, basic self-care, routine medical care and follow-up, as developed through the joint planning sessions of the individual support plans. -Review and modify individual service plans to accommodate growth and development. -Ensure the overall safety of assigned participants by maintaining a hazard free environment and avoiding potentially dangerous situations. -Successful completion of medication training. -Maintain and monitor medications consistent with individuals' self-medication plans, in compliance with State and Agency medication administration regulations.

Job Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • A.A. degree in the Social Sciences Healthcare or a related field and at least 1 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.
  • Proficient communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Some knowledge of the mental health system and supports.
  • Required to possess a valid drivers' license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope:

  • Frequent talking and listening.
  • 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.
  • May require 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 and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous paid time off, retirement savings plan, tax sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement. To be considered an applicant for this position please complete the pre- employment application by going to www.hhinc.org/careers. Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Horizon House is an equal opportunity empl yer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to  race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership,  veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty.  Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.

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