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 North Eastern 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 Full-Time D&A Specialist to work at our Susquehanna Park Drug and Alcohol program. This position is responsible for providing substance abuse recovery supports, education, counseling and guidance to participants. This position also develops and reinforces mechanisms and resources to facilitate a substance free life style. Additional responsibilities also include;
* Developing individual recovery/treatment plans with Participants and discuss with team; review Participant progress and needs during case consultations and interface with local community and area services providers/agencies to facilitate program cooperation and/or alternate resources to current plans.
* Assisting with intake and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms. Complete PCPC and or ASI as required.
* Provides and facilitates drug and alcohol related education to team members. Must observe and report Drug and Alcohol signs and symptoms.
* Assist with initial evaluation and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms. Complete Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) and/or Additions Severity Index (ASI) as required.
*Attending staff meetings, training sessions and certification classes, in compliance with applicable state, local and Agency requirements, as they relate to the overall growth and development of the program.
*Providing direct support through effective communications with program staff, Participants, families and other local area supports.
* Assisting staff with the development of strategies for intervening with Participants with co-occurring disorders.
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