Job Description

Overdose Lifeline (ODL) is currently seeking a passionate individual to join Overdose Lifeline as a

Recovery Advocate Specialist (RAS) at the Heart Rock Justus Family Recovery Center.

Position Summary:

The Recovery Advocate Specialist supports the daily operations of the Recovery House by providing supervision, structure, and supportive services for residents and their children. This role ensures a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment while also aligning with requirements of DCS expectations, programs, and agency standards. The RAS also assists with documentation, transportation, parenting services, and facilitating groups when required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a high school diploma, associate, or bachelor's degree in the field of social work, or another related field of study; be over 21 years of age

Prior professional experience or knowledge of mental health/substance use disorders and child welfare strongly preferred

Knowledge of community resources

Health promotion or harm reduction work

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid driver license

Have dependable transportation

Maintain car insurance

Peer Coach Certification (within the first year)

Ethics Training Certification

Doula certification or experience a plus

Must be able to pass the Department of Child Services Background Check

Must be able to pass criminal background check

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure residents are following daily programming

Ensure residents are abiding by the Recovery House rules and regulations

Providing information and supportive services for staff, residents, and visitors

Performing other administrative duties as requested by the Director of Housing or the Operations Director or Leadership team

Maintaining complete, accurate and timely information on calls, visitors and residents and completing subsequent data entry

Monitoring security systems, respond to alarms appropriately and apprise management of any security issues

Perform security checks within the house to increase safety of residents and staff

Provide residents with information and support as appropriate

Foster an environment supportive of recovery while providing respect and dignity to residents, staff, visitors, and callers

Work with other agency staff on projects or initiatives as directed by the Operations Director

Ensure the house is fully stocked with essential and necessary grocery items

Able to work shifts that include holidays

Other duties as assigned

Skills

Critical thinking and evaluation skills

Able to stay calm and use appropriate judgement in responding to any crisis and security situations

Excellent communications skills (written & verbal). Bi-lingual skills (Spanish) a plus

Excellent organizational skills

Punctuality and dependability

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Able to multi-task

Advanced attention to detail in documentation, coordination and record keeping

Able to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions in urgent situations

Transportation Services (when needed):

Provide safe, timely, and professional transportation as needed for residents and/or their children to:

DCS appointments

Parenting time

Court hearings

Meetings, medical appointments, or service-related engagements

Compliance, Documentation & Reporting

Ensure full compliance with DCS requirements, program standards, and agency policies.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including:

o Contact logs

o Parenting time documentation

o Critical incident reports

o Transportation logs

o Daily shift notes

Immediately report any safety, behavioral, or supervision concerns to leadership.

Other Duties as Assigned

Please submit resumes and letters of interest to Brandy Greene at brandy@overdoselifeline.org

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person