Resident Advisor - Weekend Part Time
About The Position
Since 2020, dWELL has been an affirming recovery housing program on a mission to support young adults in their transition to independence through residences and a community-based approach that supports growth and healing. We provide a personalized, foundational, skills-based model that helps young adults pursue their individual life goals. We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, and innovative Resident Advisor to join our New York City team and contribute to our goal of making a difference. dWELL Recovery is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Part-Time Resident Advisor to work the following shift: Shift 1: Saturday-Sunday from 10a-6p Shift 2: Saturday-Sunday from 6p-11p Shift 3: Saturday-Sunday from 7p-12a The Resident Advisor will play an essential role in providing direct support to residents, helping them navigate individualized goals, daily routines, and life skills that promote recovery and independence.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a recovery, mental health, or behavioral health setting is preferred
- Knowledge of substance use, mental health conditions, and/or peer recovery support
- Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build rapport
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort navigating sensitive situations
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays as needed
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks
- CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
Responsibilities
- Foster a safe, supportive, and respectful environment while building rapport with residents and maintaining clear professional boundaries
- Provide individualized skill-building support to help residents strengthen independence, daily living skills, and overall self-sufficiency
- Model professionalism, healthy communication, and positive peer behavior while supporting onsite groups, community-building activities, and a connected recovery culture
- Support daily program structure by assisting with resident schedules, wake-ups, check-ins/check-outs, escorts, pharmacy pickups, appointments, and offsite engagements
- Track resident participation in clinical, community, and program activities while supporting accountability with chores, routines, and household expectations
- Support new resident admissions, orientations, and transitions while communicating relevant updates, concerns, and resident needs to program leadership and team members
- Support resident safety and program compliance by administering drug screens, BAC testing, room checks, building sweeps, and contraband monitoring in alignment with program protocols
- Follow medication support procedures, report concerns or non-compliance promptly, and respond calmly to crises using established protocols
- Complete required resident care documentation, including shift reports, UA reports, chore reports, and other program documentation
- Conduct regular house walkthroughs to help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and tour-ready environment
- Support program readiness by maintaining supplies, assisting with apartment resets, room setup, move-ins, and admissions preparation
- Communicate inventory needs proactively and help track supplies to prevent interruptions in daily operations or programming
- Adapt to shifting program needs by supporting the team during crises, busy periods, staffing shortages, meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development
- Monitor overnight safety and structure by completing room checks, hallway walkthroughs, and resident support in alignment with program protocols
- Secure resident electronics when indicated and provide wake-up support for residents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
