Recovery Housing Specialist

Description

• Orients new residents to recovery housing expectations and available resources, using motivational and strengths-based approaches.
• Recognizes signs of relapse risk or decompensation and reports concerns promptly to clinical or supervisory staff, using appropriate documentation protocols.
• Promotes a recovery-oriented environment by modeling prosocial behavior, using person-first language, and encouraging mutual respect among residents.
• Builds rapport with residents in a supportive, non-authoritative manner that aligns with recovery housing values while maintaining clear boundaries and consistent expectations.
• Communicates relevant resident recovery needs or challenges (e.g., difficulty managing medications, concern about peer influence) to clinical team and supervisors via shift reports or direct communication.

• Orients new residents to recovery housing expectations and available resources, using motivational and strengths-based approaches.
• Recognizes signs of relapse risk or decompensation and reports concerns promptly to clinical or supervisory staff, using appropriate documentation protocols.
• Promotes a recovery-oriented environment by modeling prosocial behavior, using person-first language, and encouraging mutual respect among residents.
• Builds rapport with residents in a supportive, non-authoritative manner that aligns with recovery housing values while maintaining clear boundaries and consistent expectations.
• Communicates relevant resident recovery needs or challenges (e.g., difficulty managing medications, concern about peer influence) to clinical team and supervisors via shift reports or direct communication.

• Ensures residents have office access during designated hours; opens and closes the office as required.
• Monitors resident behavior for adherence to the Code of Conduct and intervenes to ensure safety when necessary.
• Conducts and documents resident whereabouts checks at least twice per shift, including overnight checks at random intervals.
• Maintains an active presence in common areas to support residents and identify unsafe conditions or cleanliness issues.
• Stays with residents during medical or mental health emergencies when needed or directed.

• Performs perimeter door checks at the start and end of each shift and documents results.
• Monitors and documents at least one hour of security camera footage per shift using the preview sheet; reports any concerns to the supervisor.
• Keeps the main office and shared areas clean, including routine refrigerator cleaning and stocking the UDS bathroom.
• Stays awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure safety and responsiveness to staff and resident needs.

• Enforces all Agency and program policies consistently and stays informed of updates.
• Follows emergency protocols for fire, tornado, and other drills; documents participation and outcomes.
• Notifies supervisors immediately of incidents involving law enforcement, EMS, or fire departments.
• Executes all emergency procedures including key control, AWOL protocols, and contraband management.

• Reads, initials, and dates all shift reports within the first hour of shift. Begins and completes accurate shift reports and files appropriately.
• Updates and prints essential documents daily or as needed: apartment rosters, urine drug screen lists (including intakes and discharges), urine drug screen tracker, alco logs (prints weekly), and sign in/out logs.
• Files and scans documentation (program sheets, shift huddles, UDS sheets, and discharge paperwork) in Care Logic or ORION and stores in designated areas.
• Copies and prepares frequently used forms and checklists (e.g., personal responsibilities, attendance, wellness plans).
• Communicates essential information to incoming staff during shift handoff.

• Conducts and accurately records alcohol testing and urine drug screens per Agency policy. Ensures results are logged in ORION accurately and uploaded to Care Logic as required.
• Prepares UDS samples for transport by the end…