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Horizon House Inc Housing Resource Manager in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).
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Housing Resource Manager
Req Code: 2023:2813-003
County: Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT: Full Time
Location: 2813-2143-SIL: 12th St (HUD)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9a-5p
Job Description/Essential Functions:
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 full time Housing Resource Manager to work in our Homeless Services Division.
Purpose: * To manage and supervise the daily operations of assigned housing programs; assist participants with maintaining housing resources and promoting independent living. * To ensure compliance with all applicable HUD contract regulations and Agency policies and procedures. Supervision Received: * Receives direct supervision from Director. Supervision Exercised: * Supervises and ensures training of assigned Housing Resources Specialists.
Job Qualifications:
- B.A./B.S. degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or a related field, and 3-4 years of experience in the MH/MR or related field, at least 1-2 years of supervisory experience; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
- Very good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organizational skills.
- Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Scope: * Frequent talking and listening. * Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with participants. * Must be available for local travel. * Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills. * May require crisis intervention to emergency situations. * May be required to attend training to become a certified agency investigator. May conduct investigations and participate in the agency rotation of on-call investigators.
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. To be considered an applicant, please you can apply at and click on the careers tab. Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.