Resident Advocate, Transitional Recovery Housing - PT Weekend
About The Position
Recovery doesn't stop when treatment ends for the day. As a Resident Advocate, you help create a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment for individuals residing in Avivo's Transitional Recovery Lodging program. You are often the person participants turn to when they need support, encouragement, problem-solving assistance, or simply someone who believes in their ability to move forward. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting people through challenges, and helping create a community where individuals can focus on recovery, stability, and long-term success. This position is scheduled to work 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Applicants must be able to work this schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and chemical health challenges
- Lived experience may be considered toward experience requirements
- Knowledge of or experience working with individuals who have experienced long-term homelessness
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to de-escalate situations and respond calmly during crises
- Understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, Housing First, and harm reduction approaches, or willingness to learn
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate support
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
- Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a clean driving record
- Ability to work the required schedule of Saturday & Sunday, from 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Responsibilities
- Build positive, supportive relationships with participants in recovery
- Help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming living environment
- Monitor building activity and manage resident and guest access
- Respond to participant needs by providing food, supplies, and other essential resources
- Answer participant calls and provide support, problem-solving, and guidance
- Conduct crisis prevention and intervention activities to support housing stability and participant wellbeing
- Promote recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and harm reduction practices
- Encourage participation in pro-social, health, and wellness activities
- Assist participants with transportation needs, appointments, and community connections
- Complete required documentation and maintain accurate participant records
- Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to support participant success
Benefits
- 32-hour full-time work week
- Medical Health plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
- Dental plan
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Long term disability
- Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) Plan
- 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
