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 Northeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice. Currently, we are seeking an On-Call Rehabilitation Counselor to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division.
Purpose:
* To provide care and supervision of all assigned clients to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment, which
promotes growth and development.
* To facilitate client growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living skills, socialization and community living.
* To participate in the development of the individual service plans and related documentation.
Supervision Received:
* Receives direct supervision from an assigned Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
* N/A
Additional responsibilities but not all inclusive.
Provide guidance and support to all clients; teach and reinforce
skill development in the areas of nutrition, basic self-care, routine
medical care and follow-up, as developed through the joint
planning sessions of the individual service plans.
2. Review and modify individual service plans to accommodate
growth and development.
3. Ensure the overall safety of assigned individuals by maintaining a
hazard free environment and avoiding potentially dangerous
situations.
4. Successful completion of medication training. Maintain and
monitor medications consistent with individuals' self-medication plans, in compliance with State and Agency
medication administration regulations. |