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


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Investigator
Req Code:2024:1130-001
County:Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT:On-Call
Location:1130-Investigations
Schedule:Flexible
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 North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.
We are seeking a qualified, by the Department of Welfare, Investigator to support our agency. This position may require traveling the surrounding counties and the programs in Philadelphia. Some of the responsibilities include:

* Conducts investigations into serious incidents on behalf of the agency related to the care of persons served.
* Responsible for maintaining a system for ensuring that serious incidents requiring investigations are completed in a timely and comprehensive manner.
* Provides analysis of investigations to identifying trends that may require an adjustment to services for participants or training for employees.




Job Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have the following:

* BA/BS degree required.
* Proficient in computer applications (MS Office, Data Entry, HCSIS)
* DPW Certified Investigator with at least two years investigation experience preferred
* Advanced training on conducting investigations preferred.
* Excellent report writing ability.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written
* Detail oriented and able to work independently
* Able to interact with all levels of staff and participant service teams
* Ability to Train and Coach Investigators
* Ability to build consensus among relevant parties involved with an investigation.
* Ability to problem-solve complex situations.
* Ability to use inductive reasoning when drawing conclusions.
* The incumbent will travel to the county areas to conduct investigations/ support. Candidates must have their own transportation for travel between locations.

Scope:

  • Required sitting for long periods of time.
  • Light lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs.



Horizon House offers competitive compensations and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.


You must apply on our website to be considered an applicant.


Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer
: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity


Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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