Resident Advocate, Transitional Recovery Housing - PT Weekend
Summary
Provide overnight support and mentorship to residents in a transitional recovery housing program, ensuring safety and fostering recovery through relationship-building and crisis intervention.
Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?
Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.
Why This Role Matters
Recovery doesn't stop when treatment ends for the day.
As a Resident Advocate, you help create a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment for individuals residing in Avivo's Transitional Recovery Lodging program. You are often the person participants turn to when they need support, encouragement, problem-solving assistance, or simply someone who believes in their ability to move forward.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting people through challenges, and helping create a community where individuals can focus on recovery, stability, and long-term success.
This position is scheduled to work 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Applicants must be able to work this schedule.
What You'll Do
- Build positive, supportive relationships with participants in recovery
- Help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming living environment
- Monitor building activity and manage resident and guest access
- Respond to participant needs by providing food, supplies, and other essential resources
- Answer participant calls and provide support, problem-solving, and guidance
- Conduct crisis prevention and intervention activities to support housing stability and participant wellbeing
- Promote recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and harm reduction practices
- Encourage participation in pro-social, health, and wellness activities
- Assist participants with transportation needs, appointments, and community connections
- Complete required documentation and maintain accurate participant records
- Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to support participant success