Recovery Housing Support Specialist

Position

Recovery Housing Support Specialist (RHSS)

Recovery Housing Support Specialist reports directly to the Recovery Housing Program Supervisor. Recovery Housing Support Specialist provide crucial support to individuals living in recovery housing. This role involves fostering a supportive environment and assisting residents in their recovery journey. The RHSS works closely with clinical staff, residents, and their families to ensure a safe, respectful, and effective recovery experience.

• Provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to residents as they navigate their recovery journey within the housing program.
• Ensure the house remains free from alcohol, illicit substances, and other prohibited items, and conduct daily check-ins with residents in the Level 3 recovery home.
• Be available, as needed, to cover shifts overnight and on weekends to ensure paid staff are on-site in Level 3 recovery housing when residents are present.
• Orient new residents to the home, explaining all policies and procedures to them.
• Model recovery principles and prosocial behavior, serving as a role model and mentor for residents.
• Ensure residents adhere to program rules and expectations and respond appropriately when resident is not adhering to resident code of conduct.
• Monitor resident progress and adherence to program rules and expectations.
• Be available to provide additional support and answer questions from residents.
• Evaluate daily living functioning and assist residents in setting and achieving personal goals for improvement.
• Attend Ohio Recovery Housing training and conferences as scheduled and complete any required ORH surveys.

• Support residents to gain access to necessary medical, social, educational, vocational, recreational, and criminal justice services.
• Help residents obtain financial assistance, job assistance, housing assistance, food, and clothing.
• Facilitate linkages to community resources and support, including self-help support groups.
• Assist residents with increasing their social support networks with friends, family members, and/or organizations.
• Assist residents perform daily living activities.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner, as required by LRH policies, applicable payor requirements, and applicable laws.
• Communicate daily shift notes to the Housing Supervisor.
• Participate in community activities that uphold the professional image of Lighthouse.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in behavioral health, recovery housing or related field.
• Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records system preferred
• Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Age 25 years or older

Sunday - Thursday 12am - 8am (Wed and Thurs 8ppm - 4am)

(hours and days may vary depending on business need)

$18.61 - $24.81/hr

4236 E Broad St Whitehall, OH 43213

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• STAR/HRSA/Ohio student loan forgiveness programs (for applicable roles and locations)

Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.