Recovery Housing Support Specialist

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions•Columbus, OH

2d•$18 - $25

About The Position

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides a continuum of behavioral health services and describes its environment as welcoming and compassionate. The Recovery Housing Support Specialist (RHSS) supports individuals living in recovery housing and works with residents, clinical staff, and families to foster a safe, respectful, and effective recovery experience. The role reports directly to the Recovery Housing Program Supervisor. The position has distinct housing and case management responsibilities. Staff are expected to perform only the duties applicable to their assigned capacity at a given time. Housing work focuses on resident support, house safety, orientation, recovery modeling, and monitoring daily living and program expectations. Clinical work focuses on service access, community-resource connections, daily living assistance, and timely documentation. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight; days and hours may vary according to business needs. The position is located in Columbus, Ohio. Compensation is $18.00–$24.81 per hour, with eligibility for a shift differential.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in behavioral health, recovery housing, or a related field.
High school diploma or GED.
Pass a BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and an employment drug screen.
Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
Must be at least 25 years old.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of an Electronic Health Records system.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support to residents in the recovery housing program.
Keep the house free of alcohol, illicit substances, and other prohibited items, and conduct daily resident check-ins in the Level 3 recovery home.
Cover overnight and weekend shifts as needed to ensure paid staff are on-site in Level 3 recovery housing when residents are present.
Orient new residents to the home and explain its policies and procedures.
Model recovery principles and prosocial behavior and serve as a role model and mentor.
Ensure residents follow program rules and expectations, respond appropriately to violations of the resident code of conduct, and monitor resident progress and compliance.
Provide additional support and answer residents’ questions.
Evaluate residents’ daily living functioning and assist them in setting and achieving personal improvement goals.
Attend Ohio Recovery Housing training and conferences as scheduled and complete required ORH surveys.
Transport residents and travel between multiple locations.
Support residents in accessing medical, social, educational, vocational, recreational, and criminal justice services.
Help residents obtain financial, employment, housing, food, and clothing assistance.
Connect residents with community resources and support, including self-help groups.
Help residents increase their social support networks through friends, family, and organizations.
Assist residents with daily living activities.
Complete documentation accurately and promptly in accordance with LRH policies, applicable payer requirements, and applicable laws.
Communicate daily shift notes to the Housing Supervisor.
Participate in community activities that uphold Lighthouse’s professional image.