Community Support Counselor - Job at Horizon House in Philadelphia, PA

Community Support Counselor

Philadelphia, PA

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Description

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

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Community Support Counselor

Req Code:	2018:2150-025
County:	Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT:	Part Time
Location:	2150-Susquehanna Park
Schedule:	Weekend

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.Currently, we are seeking a part time Community Support Staff to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division.

Purpose:
* To provide assistance, in the community, to individuals assigned so they can receive the services they need to live, learn, work and socialize in the local community.
* To provide supports to the individuals and assure continuity of care, under the immediate guidance of the Program Director.
Supervision Received:
* Receives supervision from the Director
Supervision Exercised:
* N/A

Job Qualifications:

* High School diploma or GED equivalent.
* Valid driver's license with good driving record required.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Scope:
* Frequent talking and listening.
* Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients.
* Must be available for local travel.
* Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
* May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
* Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service.

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 and click on the careers tab.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/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

Horizon House

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

Open