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Horizon House Inc Supervisor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).
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Supervisor
Req Code: 2022:2132-004
County: Philadelphia County, PA
FT/PT: Full Time
Location: 2132-CRR: Old York Rd
Schedule: 4pm-12am
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 Supervisor to work in our Homeless Services Division.
Purpose: * To coordinate and provide guidance, counseling and encouragement to program residents who have been identified as having a mental health and/or personality disorder and are involved with the criminal justice system. * To assist the Director with the daily operations of the site, including providing supervision to all direct care weekend staff. Provide guidance and feedback to direct care staff to ensure program milieu is consistent with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy treatment modality. * Work in conjunction with the Clinical Team to implement and document treatment plan goals and residents' progress towards those goals. - To implement the overall mission, values and beliefs of Horizon House in all aspects. Supervision Received: * Receives supervision from the Director. Supervision Exercised: * Provide guidance, support and supervision to direct care staff.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services/Social Services, Healthcare or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the mental health and/or forensic field. Experience in residential or other services to individuals with Severe Mental Illness or Personality Disorders strongly preferred.
- At least 1 year prior supervisory experience required. Good communication skills and counseling skills. Good writing and computer skills required to utilize an Electronic Health Record. Ability to work independently or as a part of a team.
- Possess 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 residents. Will require crisis intervention in emergency situations, including managing aggression. Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills. * Will be required to carry an agency cell phone to perform on-call responsibilities.
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, ethnicit , 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.