Part-time Resident Advisor - Overnight

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:

• Mondays & Fridays from 12am - 8am

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.

• 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

• 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…