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Residential Advisor Jobs in Philadelphia, USA at Horizon House, Inc.
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 4,500 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 Residential Advisor to work in our Developmental Services Division (Lemar Cir Lower Merion PA 19066).
Responsibilities:
- To provide care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment, which promotes and reinforces resident growth and development.
- To assist in the design and implementation of the Individual Program Plans and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system.
- To advocate resident growth toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization and community living.
Qualifications:
- A degree in the social sciences or health care related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field; prior experience with implementing behavior management plans and/or supports; or a combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
- Very good communication skills, both oral & written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Scope:
- 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 be required to possess a valid drivers’ license and an acceptable driving record (contingent upon facility location and client and program needs).
- 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, nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.
Title: Residential Advisor
Company: Horizon House, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia, USA
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