Direct Support Professional Job at Horizon House Inc.

Horizon House Inc. Wilmington, DE 19806

About Us

Horizon House 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. With over 100 locations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provide services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.

Work Schedule

We are currently looking to fill Full-Time Monday to Friday and Part-Time Saturday and Sunday (7A-3P or 3P-11P) shifts.

Your role

At our Residential Service Group Home in Wilmington, DE as a Residential Associate some responsibilities would include the following:

  • Provide coordination and guidance, counseling, and encouragement to participants as they transition from residential services to a more independent environment.
  • Complete the initial and annual participant assessments and develop the participant’s recovery plan from a person centered perspective.
  • Assist with the presentation in case conference for assigned participants.
  • Responsible for the care and maintenance of case records for all assigned participants.
  • Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the recovery process.
  • Provide ongoing assessment of participant’s mental illness symptoms and their responses to recovery to ensure that immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
  • Participate in staff planning, training and internal/external administrative meetings.

About you

We are looking for individuals who are full of passion and drive forward to help make a difference in people lives. Ability to work independently, with a desire to develop professionally and grow with us!

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation or other related human service field.
  • Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse systems and supports.
  • Good communication skills both oral and written.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Direct experience in mental health services with emphasis on direct care in a community based setting.

Scope:

  • Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, bend, kneel, stack, stoop, which includes direct intervention with participants.
  • Frequent talking and listening.
  • Ability to climb and descend stairs.
  • Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
  • Requires crisis intervention in emergency situations.
  • May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

Benefits:

Horizon House offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous time off, Paid Leave Bank buyback, education reimbursement, EAP, Agency Life and AD&D, Perks at Work, opportunity for advancement, part-time or full-time work shift and more.

To be considered an applicant for this position please complete the pre-employment application by going to www.hhhinc.org/careers and you may follow these steps: Apply, choose Direct Care, New Castle County, DE and Residential Associate Clinician

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/V/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • mental health and/or substance abuse: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed on job ad (Required)

Work Location: One location




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