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Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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D&A Specialist

Req Code: 2021:2881-018

County: Philadelphia County, PA

FT/PT: Full Time

Location: 2881-New Keys

Schedule: M-F 9 am - 5 pm

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.

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Drug and Alcohol Specialist. The position has responsibility for providing assist to participants in the community through engagement and housing supports using "Harm Reduction," "Motivational Interviewing," and "Housing First" models of service for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and substance abuse disorders. Assist staff with the development of strategies for intervening with Participants with co-occurring disorders. Other responsibilities include the following:

• Provide support and instruction to participants in their recovery process by using harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Maintain and submit all required documentation, on a timely basis, including individual Participant files, rehabilitation plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and after care plans/supports, in accordance with agency standards and licensing regulations.
• Maintain productivity standards by submitting service documents reflecting a minimum of billable service units per day.
• Assess and document Participants' behaviors in relation to progress, growth and overall involvement in treatment.
• Develop individual recovery/treatment plans with Participants and discuss with team; review Participant progress and needs during case consultations and interface with local community and area services providers/agencies to facilitate program cooperation and/or alternate resources to current plans.
• Provide psycho educational information as appropriate to the Participants' needs.

Job Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Human Services/Social Sciences and 1 - 2 years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling; or Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience,
• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) credential preferred.
• Some knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.

Scope: * Frequent talking and listening. * Requires the ability to lift, carry, hold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend, which may include direct intervention with residents. * Must be available for local travel. * Must carry a mobile phone during scheduled working hours and scheduled on-call services. As essential personnel, may be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather. * Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to do 24 hour on-call coverage.

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 orien ation, 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.