Recovery House Managers

Two Positions:  Men’s Recovery House Manager (Painesville), Women’s Recovery House Manager (Chardon)

Free Rent plus $7,500 annually – Great Supplemental Income Opportunities

Job Summary

The Recovery House Manager position requires a detail-oriented individual with leadership skills and a passion for helping others recover from a substance use disorder.  This role is a live-in professional with the responsibility of managing and coordinating the Recovery Residence. This includes duties related to administration, housekeeping, and daily living. This position works directly with residents in early recovery, providing structure and support to residents seeking to establish stable long-term recovery from a substance use disorder. The Recovery House Manager manages and coordinates daily housekeeping tasks, leading weekly “House Meetings,” conducting inspections, and making arrangements for random drug testing. This position is also involved in supporting residents to develop recovery plans and teaching residents’ skills needed to live in recovery.  Candidates must also be able to effectively handle emergency/crisis situations as they arise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations and activities of the recovery house and residents, checking in with them daily.
• Must be on premises every night in order to ensure the house is free from alcohol and illicit substances, residents are following the Recovery House Guidelines, there are no prohibited items in the home, and to check that residents are accounted for. (Vacations and time off must be coordinated with supervisor).
• Conducts orientation of new residents.
• Facilitates residents transitioning to other permanent housing as needed.
• Inspects belongings and conducts drug/alcohol screenings as needed.
• Provides assistance, mentors and supports to sustain resident’s recovery, and be available in case any resident needs additional support or has a question.
• Interacts with residents in a supportive manner, encouraging discussion and activities focused on recovery from addiction.
• Meet with residents at least weekly to discuss and document their recovery plans.
• Conducts weekly house meetings, assures attendance and that minutes are recorded.
• Monitor residents for any potential warning signs concerning the recurrence of symptoms
• Coordinates referrals to community support resources as needed.
• Assigns and monitors house duties and inspect premises daily.
• Communicates and assures resident compliance with all house rules and expectations, policies and procedures, including safety standards, chores, and routines.
• Responds timely and appropriately when residents are not upholding the Recovery House Guidelines.
• Responds to neighbor concerns in accordance with the Recovery House Guidelines.
• Responds to any incidents at the recovery home, ensure an appropriate response, and document the incident appropriately.
• Maintains adequate inventory of all ancillary and common supplies, ordering per established procedures.
• Collects and submits weekly / monthly rent to Billing Specialist for deposit per established procedures.
• Ensures proper operation of the property, reporting and coordinating maintenance issues per agency policy.

• Maintains statistical data and other client and program information as required per agency Quality Improvement Policies and Procedures.
• Models appropriate and professional behavior for both clients and staff.
• Upholds professional ethics and client confidentiality, including knowledge of client rights and grievance procedures.
• May transport residents as necessary.
• Participates in agency and/or staff meetings as requested.
• Specific duties as assigned and documented by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be able to live at the residence.*
• Must be active in a 12 Step or other personal program of recovery for a minimum of 1 year if applicable.
• Must be substance free at all times.
• Familiarity with 12-step program and recovery terminology & concepts.
• Ability to work as a team member in support of recovery house program for recovering, substance use disorder persons.
• Experience in residential setting preferred.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and individual auto insurance.

*Residency is included in this job description and will terminate immediately if employment is terminated.

Background check required and Alcohol and Drug Test Required.