Drug & Alcohol Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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  Drug & Alcohol Specialist to work at our Susquehanna Park Drug and Alcohol program.  This position is responsible for providing substance abuse recovery supports, education, counseling and guidance to participants.  This position also develops and reinforces mechanisms and resources to facilitate a substance free life style.  Additional responsibilities also include;

• Developing 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.
• Assisting with intake and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms. Complete PCPC and or ASI as required. 
• Provides and facilitates drug and alcohol related education to team members. Must observe and report Drug and Alcohol signs and symptoms.
• Assist with initial evaluation and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms. Complete Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) and/or Additions Severity Index (ASI) as required.
• Attending staff meetings, training sessions and certification classes, in compliance with applicable state, local and Agency requirements, as they relate to the overall growth and development of the program. 
• Providing direct support through effective communications with program staff, Participants, families and other local area supports.
• Assisting staff with the development of strategies for intervening with Participants with co-occurring disorders.

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Human Services/Social Sciences and 1 – 2 years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling; or Bachelors degree and CAC with 2 years experience, or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) 
• Some knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

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 possess valid driver's license.
• May require crisis intervention in emergency situations, including inclement weather.
• Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to do 24 hour on-call coverage.

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.

  Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer  #zrat