Part-Time Resident Advisor - Morning Shift
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: Monday-Friday from 7:30a-12:30p. 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
