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 Counselor to work at our Susquehanna Park Location.

Purpose:

• To go into the community to provide assistance to individuals with services they need to live, learn, work and socialize in the local community
• To provide support to individuals and assure continuity of care, under the immediate guidance of the Program Director

Requirements:

• 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's license

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