Residential Advisor

JOB TITLE: Residential Advisor of Recovery Housing

Hours: 3rd shift

DEPARTMENT: Recovery Housing- 24/7

SUPERVISOR: Recovery Housing Manager

PURPOSE: Assist individuals living in Recovery Housing in accessing supports and resources that will help them achieve long term recovery and the ability to live independently.

NATURE OF WORK: Works closely with the Recovery Housing Director, Recovery Housing Coordinators to monitor and support independent living activities of Residents living in Recovery Housing. Hours of work are scheduled on all three shifts from Sunday - Saturday.

COMPETENCIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Support residents in maintaining their living quarters at a reasonably safe and clean standard.

2. Ensure residents are following Resident Handbook including curfew hours.

3. Facilitate New Resident Orientation, welcome and introduce new residents to all existing residents.

4. Support and encourage residents to learn skills needed to live a life in recovery.

5. Help Residents to find services, community resources and service agencies, as needed.

6. Ensure Residents to complete assigned household chores and properly maintaining all common areas, such as kitchen and living room.

7. Observe and report any unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between resident and report this to Management.

8. Provides feedback to Management, regarding any unusual activities that may pose a safety or nuisance issue for other Residents.

9. Complete required Relias Training

10. Maintain inventory of all housing supplies (i.e. cleaning supplies, cooking utensils, furniture, household keys, etc.

11. Attend and participate in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.

12. Facilitate weekly House Meeting with residents.

13. Communicate effectively in a diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with co-workers, and Residents.

13. Carry out policy and procedures of the agency, may participate in community work, staff development, agency wide projects and serve on committees/teams.

14. Oversee the Self-Administration of Medication with the residents, during med times, and as needed.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS: Abides by agency and/or professional code of ethics. Must be able to communicate effectively and possess the ability to work well both independently and with others in a sensitive, supportive manner that will facilitate the achievement of Residents’ goals. Must act as a role model who presents behaviors that are mature, self-sufficient and socially appropriate. Professional approach to all functions and relationships with all levels of staff, residents, other agencies, and the public. Strong documentation skills. Coordinate and/or assist with housing activities in multiple service sites both within the agency and in the community.

We require a minimum of 3 years of sobriety

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED and extended sobriety required. Experience working with SUD population. Knowledge of Recovery Community resources and other resources available to the target population preferred.

OTHER: Must have a valid and clean driving record along with current auto insurance.

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Recovery Housing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person