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JOB SUMMARY:
The Manager Recovery House provides a level of supervision for the residents (peers) and the overall operation of the recovery home that meets National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) and Agency standards. The Manager is a resident manager who will have a fee-free private space in the home.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Oversee daily functions and day-to-day operation of recovery residence, while serving as a role model for healthy recovery; walk the talk in your personal recovery management plan. Convene all house meetings and attend house managers meetings.
2. Ensure that all peers are welcomed and oriented to the program. Review all rules, requirements, emergency procedures and phone numbers with each peer upon arrival; ensure peer has copy of rules and applicable forms. Supervise peers in meeting house requirements, following the rules, and encourage participation in service work in our community.
3. Assist with service coordination for peers' treatment and other services.
4. Secure peer medications according to protocols and dispense when required.
5. Maintain calendar of peer appointments for counseling, heath care, etc.
6. Be available 24/7 to respond to behavior problems, physical plant issues, and/or security issues; arrange for coverage when needed and get approval in advance from supervisor.
7. Drug test all residents according to protocols.
8. Ensure emergency numbers and evacuation maps are conspicuously posted.
OTHER DUTIES:
Maintain confidentiality and security of peer records and information according to applicable regulations.
Develop relationships in neighborhood and ensure recovery home family is a good neighbor (including parking requirements, noise levels, etc.).
Report any bed vacancies immediately.
Maintain a good relationship with all peers in your house.
Ensure exterior maintenance and cleanliness of home, and that all property standards are met for fire and other safety. Report any problems to supervisor.
Perform such other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Manager Peer House is chosen based on quality and quantity of personal recovery (usually over a year), strength of their own recovery program and recovery capital and resulting readiness and motivation to support others' recovery.
Position requires proficient reading, writing and verbal communication skills, and ability to lead groups and facilitate meetings.
Also requires organizational and math skills to maintain accurate records and files.
The Manager Peer House is encouraged to participate in peer recovery specialist training.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school or equivalent.
Knowledge of local recovery resources preferred.
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
