Recovery Resident Aide (North Hollywood)Sat-Wed 11pm-7am

Schedule: Sat-Wed 11pm-7am

Pay Range: $20/hour

Full Time

Location: North Hollywood

RECOVERY RESIDENT AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: The Recovery Resident Aide is a key team member at A Step to Freedom’s Recovery Housing program, supporting a safe, stable, and community-oriented environment for residents. This role combines resident engagement with essential responsibilities related to maintaining the cleanliness and overall order of the home.

As the on-site support person, the Recovery Resident Aide works closely with participants to uphold daily routines, enforce house guidelines, and promote a peaceful, home-like atmosphere. The Recovery Resident Aide also ensures that common areas and resident spaces remain clean, organized, and welcoming—helping to create a dignified environment that supports healing, independence, and well-being.

Please note: This is a recovery site, designed to provide a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment where individuals can focus on their healing and rebuild stability for their sobriety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participant Engagement & Residential Oversight

⦁ Supervise and monitor the daily activities of up to 24 participants using a trauma-informed, recovery-centered culture..

⦁ Welcome and orient new participants to house expectations, including curfew, shared space guidelines, smoking areas, and program rules.

⦁ Support participants with day-to-day needs, including adherence to medication schedules, curfews, and community responsibilities.

⦁ Conduct hourly room checks, regular head counts, and perimeter walkthroughs to ensure safety and accountability.

⦁ Assist with the coordination of life skills activities, group discussions, and peer engagement events.

⦁ Monitor participants' behaviors and moods. Working collaboratively with case managers and reporting changes in behavior.

⦁ Document all notable activities, incidents, and participant updates in logbooks, incident reports, and communication platforms.

⦁ Encourage participants to stay focused on their recovery while fostering

⦁ Monitor and maintain compliance with overnight pass protocols and other program procedures.

Site Cleanliness Responsibilities

⦁ Ensure all common areas (kitchen, living room, dining area, bathrooms) remain clean, tidy, and organized throughout the shift.

⦁ Encourage and support residents in completing their assigned household chores.

⦁ Perform light housekeeping tasks such as wiping down surfaces, tidying shared spaces, and resetting furniture or supplies as needed.

⦁ Oversee the cleanliness of bedrooms during room checks and provide reminders or coaching to participants about maintaining personal space.

⦁ Help maintain overall order and cleanliness of the facility in alignment with health and hygiene standards.

⦁ Restock and monitor cleaning supplies, hygiene kits, and basic household necessities.

⦁ Ensure meal areas are clean before and after food service.

Safety & Site Support

⦁ Ensure site safety protocols are followed, including locking gates, securing entrances, and monitoring for prohibited behavior or items.

⦁ Support shift coverage and staff communication through participation in meetings, check-ins, and scheduled updates.

⦁ Recognize behavioral changes that may signal substance use or relapse.

⦁ Model and promote respectful communication, personal responsibility, and a shared sense of community within the residence.

⦁ Respond to crisis situations using de-escalation protocols and procedures.

Other Requirements

⦁ Up to date TB test Clearing Resident Aid to Work with at risk participants

⦁ Food Handlers must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment. The organization will provide the training if you do not have a current certification.

⦁ CPR / First Aid Certification must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment. The organization will provide the training if you do not have a current certification.

⦁ RADT/Peer Support Certification

Qualifications

⦁ High School Diploma or equivalent required.

⦁ Experience working in recovery housing, transitional living, sober living, or social services with an emphasis on recovery and substance abuse populations. (Required)

⦁ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with vulnerable populations and team members in a compassionate and professional manner.

⦁ Comfortable performing housekeeping duties and supporting participants in maintaining a clean and safe home environment.

⦁ Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency, addiction, and recovery principles.

⦁ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

Physical Requirements

⦁ Employees are expected to move about the worksite throughout the day, which involves walking, standing and climbing stairs.

⦁ The employee is expected to carry a maximum of 50lbs.

Working Location: North Hollywood, CA 91601

This is an in person position and must have reliable transportation.

Pay Rate Hourly: $20.00

About A Step to Freedom

We offer an inclusive environment where all are empowered to share their diverse perspectives and experiences so we can ultimately be better together. Our policies, practices, programs, activities and decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, compensation, and volunteerism are not based on a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, housing status, or other protected status.

A Step to Freedom is an at-will employer, meaning we or our employees have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have working in recovery, residential treatment, or supportive housing?
• Are you comfortable completing shift notes, incident reports, or logs?
• What do you understand the role of a Recovery Resident Aide to be?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20