Residential Advisor

pHorizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. /p pbr /We are seeking a Part- Time strongResidential Advisor/strong to work in our Developmental Services Division in Newtown Square, PA. br /br /Some of the responsibilities include the following:br / /p ul liTo provide care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment, which promotes growth and development./li liTo facilitate client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization and community living./li liTo participate in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system./li /ul pstrongRequirements:/strong/p ul li A.A. degree in the social sciences or health care related field and one year of relevant experience in the MH/MR field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required./li liDemonstrated crises intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required./li liGood communication skills, both oral and written. /li liAbility to work independently and as part of a team./li liRequired to possess a valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record./li /ul pstrongScope:/strong/p ul liDemonstrated crisis intervention/prevention and de-escalation skills required./li liRequires the ability to lift carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with residents. /li liPossess manual dexterity and fine motor skills. /li liRequired to possess a valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record/li liMay require frequent crisis intervention in emergency situations./li liMay be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather./li /ul pHorizon 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./p pTo be considered an applicant, please you can apply at a href="http://www.hhinc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"www.hhinc.org/a and click on the careers tab./p pstrongHorizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer /strong/p p /p