Residential Advisor

Cooper Riis • Asheville, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The CooperRiis at Asheville (CRA) Residential Advisor’s duties and responsibilities include assisting residents with integration into the CooperRiis therapeutic community. Residential Advisors support residents’ recovery by building authentic, professional relationships and helping residents restore a sense of engagement, productivity, and contribution. Residential Advisors create and maintain a safe and supportive evening and weekend environment with planned activities and supportive check-ins that benefit the residents’ recovery experience. The Residential Advisor’s primary task is to ensure the fulfillment of CooperRiis’ mission by assisting residents in meeting the goals defined in their individual Recovery Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience working with individuals whose lives are impeded by mental illness
• 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record to be on organization’s auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Provides relationship-oriented coaching and support to residents and attaining their goals
• Assures the health and safety of resident and responds immediately to concerns and completes check-ins
• Participates and encourages participation of residents in recreational, social, and cultural activities
• Facilitates spontaneous social experiences for residents who are not participating in scheduled activities
• Supports residents with room cleaning and helps out in general with the cleaning of common areas of the building
• Transports residents to scheduled appointments as needed
• Is a first responder for on-call services in the evening hours
• Responsible for documentation for assigned residents

Benefits

• Retirement Plan with company match
• Medical /Dental /vision benefits
• Free meals on shift
• PTO/Sick time from first day of work
• Company Funded life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level