``Job description
Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectually disabled, and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Case Manager Aide
The purpose of this position is to engage and support participants so they address their recovery needs and successfully maintain permanent housing.
- To provide assistance and support to Team Leaders and Case Managers.
- To provide services in compliance with contract and Agency regulations.
- Approximately 85% of the work is in the community.
Job Qualifications:
This position requires a High School diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) and at least 2 years of direct care experience working with the target population; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
- Basic understanding of Mental Health, and/or Substance Abuse issues.
- Very good communication skills.
- Detail oriented.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
- Frequent talking and listening
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients.
· Must be available for local travel and possess a valid Driver's license.
- Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
- May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
- Will be required to carry a mobile phone during regularly scheduled working hours.
- The ability to serve as an advocate and encourage clients to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitation process. Provide direct support through effective communications with program staff, clients and other providers.
- The ability to submit accurate documentation and related information, on a timely basis. Document all contacts, movement, growth, transfers and overall progression through the system, in accordance with funding source regulations.
- The ability to provide services to participants as needed in their natural environment or in their program housing. Provide hands-on support in transporting clients to appointments, in shopping, and in learning skills of daily living.
- Ability to provide outreach services to locate and engage service participants.
- Ability to serve as an active participant in the team to provide comprehensive and flexible services to participants.
· Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan, voluntary tax-sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement, and more.
· To be considered an applicant, please apply at www.hhinc.org
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19139: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person