About Us
Horizon House is a human services and not-for-profit organization. Our nationally recognized agency is a provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues and substance abuse.
Work Schedules
Full time, 40 hours workweek, Mon-Fri 7A-3P
Full time, 40 hours weekend Thu, 12P-8P, Fri-Sat doubles 3P-11P and 11P-7A
Part time, 16 hours weekend, Sat-Sun 7A-3P or 3P-11P
Hire requirements include new hire orientation work schedule day shift and for the first five (5) day workweek Mon-Fri.
Your role
At our Residential Service Group Home in Newark, DE as a Direct Support Professional / Residential Associate Clinician 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.
- Assist with, prompt and provide light housekeeping duties.
- 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 field of study: counseling, psychology, sociology, behavioral science, social work, nursing, vocational/psychiatric rehabilitation, education, or other related mental health 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.
To be considered for this position please complete the application at www.hhhinc.org/careers and 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 Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
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 post (Required)
Work Location: In person