If you pass through the Strawberry Mansion section of North Philadelphia, you may notice two beautiful and vibrant new murals in the neighborhood.

Not only are they beautiful and vibrant, but they are also inspired by the experiences and hopes of participants at Horizon House’s Susquehanna Park location.

A formal dedication for the news murals was hosted on Thursday, Nov. 10 by Horizon House and the Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia. Horizon House personnel and participants were joined at the ceremony by Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke, Pennsylvania State Representative Donna Bullock, mural artist James Byrne and leaders from the Mural Arts Program.

The first mural is entitled “Peace is Gold, and the Song I Want to Hear.” It features faces hailing from the local Strawberry Mansion community coming together to assist each other communally in recovery.

The second mural is called “Believe” and represents spirits of growth, resiliency and transformation in recovery.

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Horizon House was well represented at the recent Conference for Direct Service Professionals in Philadelphia, particularly on the award stage.

At the 19th annual event, which was held in mid-October, our own Ahmed Koroma was honored with the conference’s Leadership Award!

Ahmed, a Home Coordinator in Delaware County for Horizon House’s Developmental Services Division, was recognized for his skill, perseverance, dedication and the way he inspires teammates and participants alike.

This is a well-deserved honor for Ahmed and we can’t thank him enough for the incredible service he provides each and every day.

Horizon House also had numerous conference award nominees, who deserve to be recognized here as well. They are as follows:

Leadership Award: – Michelle Battle – Titiania Miller – Yolanda Parker – Kim Sanders – Renell Temple

Positive Impact Award: – Kadiatu Daboh – Will Hennington – Jamal Jones – Sheila Perry – Shinora Peterson – Iromoh Scholastica

Embracing Diversity Award: – Desire Ryland

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Horizon House is hiring and we are looking for you!

We are hosting two job fairs during the final full week of October – one on Thursday, Oct. 27 and one on Friday, Oct. 28.

These job fairs will be seeking to fill the following roles: – Residential Site Supervisor (Full-time) – Residential Advisors (Full-time, part-time and on-call) – Rehabilitation Counselors (Full-time, part-time and on-call)

Details:

Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m 5901 Market Street in West Philadelphia, 19139

Friday, Oct. 28 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 1700 Markley Street, Suite 50, Norristown, PA 19401

Requirements for these roles include a valid driver’s license, high school diploma (at a minimum) and two or more years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with IDD, MH or Autism)

ON-THE-SPOT INTERVIEWS WILL BE OFFERED!

Benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, generous PTO plan, student loan forgiveness program, tuition reimbursement, career advancement, discounts on » Continue Reading.

On Friday, Sept. 30, staff and participants from Susquehanna Park, a Horizon House Homeless Services location, took part in the annual Journey To Hope Kickball Tournament at Mander Recreation Center in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia.Our amazing participants were cheered on by our wonderful staff throughout the day as they competed against fellow participants […]

 

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in the life of others and in your own? We want to meet you!

Horizon House is holding a job fair on Friday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Neshaminy Interplex Business Center in Trevose, Pennsylvania. The job fair will take place on the first floor of Building Four in Suite 112.

This job fair will be for FULL-TIME and PART-TIME RESIDENTIAL POSITIONS (Residential Advisors, Residential Supervisors and Rehabilitation Counselors) at the following locations in Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County:

· County Line Rd., Warminster, PA 18974

· Madison Ave., Warminster, PA 18974

· Hazel Ave., Feasterville, PA 19047

· Stanford Rd., Fairless Hills, PA 19030

· Maple Dr., Southampton, PA 18966

· Tremont St., Philadelphia, PA 19115

· Cottage St., Philadelphia, PA 19114

INTERVIEWS WILL BE OFFERED ON THE SPOT!

A driver’s license is required for all available positions.

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Our Housing First Treatment Teams, which are part of Horizon House’s Homeless Services Division, have been out in our communities holding Narcan trainings for participants in case they come across someone suffering an opioid overdose episode.

These trainings have helped participants recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer Narcan, the overdose reversal drug, in the case of an emergency situation. The trainings are brought to the participants in their communities and encourage the participants to be honest and ask as many questions as they want.

Pictured above is the most recent Narcan training, which was held in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. This successful training even included free water ice and soft pretzels, perfect snacks for those who took part on a hot day in the city.

What a great idea from the Housing First Treatment Teams!

A huge thank you is in order for our longtime partner Ricoh USA, which recently donated non-perishable food items to Horizon House locations throughout the region as part of the #RicohFeeds campaign.

The goal of the #RicohFeeds program is to take action and fight hunger by helping neighbors and communities facing food insecurities. Ricoh employees volunteer and deliver the collected food to communities in need.

We are so lucky to have an amazing and supportive partner like Ricoh helping to make a difference in our communities!

 

Horizon House is hiring!

Now is your chance to join our amazing team. We are hiring for residential positions and invite you to come and meet us on Monday, June 13 from Noon – 3:30 p.m. at our state-of-the-art service headquarters at New Market West – 5901 Market Street in West Philadelphia.

Full and part-time positions are available for Residential Advisors, Residential Supervisors and Rehabilitation Counselors. A driver’s license is required for all available positions.

Positions are available in the following zip codes: 19104, 19114, 19115, 19119, 19128, 19129, 19130, 19131, 19141, 19143, 19145, 19147, 19153

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits 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.

For More Info Call: 215-386-3838 ext.11108

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer • M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

2021 brought numerous challenges, but Horizon House staff members stood tall and answered each and every one with skill, patience and strength.

With that came new journeys, new achievements and new partnerships that fueled an amazing year and set the course for the future of Horizon House.

Please join us and watch the video above as we take a look back at 2021 – a year of service and accomplishments.

Horizon House is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ralph Aquila as the agency’s new Medical Director.

Dr. Aquila previously served as the Medical Director at Fountain House, a renowned non-profit organization based in New York City that fights to improve the health of and increase opportunity for those living with mental illness.

He brings to Horizon House incredible scopes of academic and professional experience in mental health that have touched countries across the globe over the last five decades.

Residencies, board appointments, journal publications, leadership roles, presentations and even informative television appearances are just some of the many notable accolades of Dr. Aquila’s impressive career.

Dr. Aquila’s wide breadth of knowledge and experience will bring a new, unique perspective to our ultimate goal – helping our participants across the Philadelphia region and their families live the most fulfilling lives possible.

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