This position requires a High School diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) and at least 2 years of direct care experience working with the target population; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
* Basic understanding of Mental Health, and/or Substance Abuse issues.
* Very good communication skills.
* Detail oriented.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
* 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 and possess a valid Driver's license.
* Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
* May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
* Will be required to carry a mobile phone during regularly scheduled working hours.
* The ability to serve as an advocate and encourage clients to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitation process. Provide direct support through effective communications with program staff, clients and other providers.
* The ability to submit accurate documentation and related information, on a timely basis. Document all contacts, movement, growth, transfers and overall progression through the system, in accordance with funding source regulations.
* The ability to provide services to participants as needed in their natural environment or in their program housing. Provide hands-on support in transporting clients to appointments, in shopping, and in learning skills of daily living.
* Ability to provide outreach services to locate and engage service participants.
* Ability to serve as an active participant in the team to provide comprehensive and flexible services to participants.
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.
Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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