Recovery Advocate

Recovery Advocate - FT

DALLAS, TX 75228 Start Date 09/01/2026

Salary Range $18.24 - $18.24 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Overnight Education Level High School Preferred Travel Percentage None Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Nexus Family Recovery Center is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women and families heal from substance use disorder. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care, from detox through residential and outpatient treatment, rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone we serve.

At Nexus, our culture is built on the same values we bring to our clients: respect, compassion, and integrity. Our team is made up of professionals who are serious about the work and about each other, and we are committed to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to grow.

We back that commitment with meaningful benefits. Full-time employees receive fully covered health insurance premiums — no cost to you for your own coverage. Coverage is also available to dependents at a cost.

If you're looking for work that matters, a team that shows up, and an organization that invests in the people doing the hard work, then we'd love to meet you.

The Recovery Advocate - FT provides support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals receiving treatment. This role focuses on promoting recovery, maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and helping clients develop the skills necessary to sustain long-term sobriety. Recovery Advocates serve as a positive role model, assists with daily program activities, and helps ensure the safety of clients and children.

• Monitor client activities and provide supervision for clients and/or children to ensure adherence to facility rules, schedules, and program expectations.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and structured programming.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups or meetings when appropriate.
• Observe and document client behavior, progress, and any concerns in accordance with agency policies.
• Conduct routine room checks, safety checks, and maintain a clean and safe therapeutic environment.
• Provide crisis intervention and notify clinical staff of any behavioral or medical concerns immediately.
• Provide safe, timely, and supervised transportation of clients to offsite activities or appointments, as needed.
• Document notes and other information in systems including CMBHS and Welligent.
• Maintain accurate documentation in staff logs, incident reports, facility forms, and/or other required reports, as needed.
• Perform room searches, as needed, and document these searches in the client record.
• Attend all required staff training sessions.
• Monitor visitation for clients, families, and children.
• Conduct and document urine screenings in CMBHS and Millenium Health systems.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in social services, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in behavioral health, substance abuse treatment preferred.
• Personal recovery experience may be considered depending on program requirements.

• Manage client behavior, manage crisis situations, and apply conflict resolution skills to situations.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with state & federal laws.
• Proficient in common office technology tools, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• General knowledge of addiction, recovery principles, and trauma informed care.
• Strong observation and documentation skills.
• Show sensitivity and work with people of various races, cultures, and socioeconomic levels.
• Practice safe driving practices, as needed.
• Demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
• Knowledge of identifying and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret simple instructions, documents, and correspondence. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information to clients, customers, visitors, and employees of the organization.

• Respects confidentiality always.
• Follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information.
• Adheres to the agency's compliance plan, code of conduct, and the Nexus policies & procedures.
• Treats all clients,…