What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Housing Manager position at Vital Health?
Vital Health provides integrated treatment for primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorders for adults and children in Northwest Ohio. Our recovery housing program offers a safe, structured, and recovery-focused living environment for individuals working toward long-term sobriety.
We are seeking a Recovery Housing Manager with an active CDCA who understands Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH) standards and is passionate about supporting individuals in early recovery.
Requirements
- Active CDCA (Certified Chemical Dependency Assistant) credential required.
- High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, human services, housing management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in addiction treatment, recovery housing, behavioral health, or a related setting; experience working in an ORH-certified or ORH-compliant recovery housing environment preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH) Level II and National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards.
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or housing management experience, with the ability to establish expectations, supervise staff, monitor performance, and maintain accountability.
- Experience supporting individuals with substance use disorders and knowledge of recovery principles, relapse prevention, and recovery-oriented practices.
- Experience with recovery housing admissions, resident onboarding, discharges, transitions, occupancy, and census management.
- Experience enforcing housing policies and rules, promoting resident accountability, addressing behavioral concerns, and managing disciplinary processes fairly and consistently.
- Proficiency in incident reporting, documentation, recordkeeping, and maintaining accurate and confidential resident and operational records.
- Experience with ORH compliance reviews, certification, or recertification strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of resident rights, confidentiality, professional boundaries, ethical conduct, and applicable organizational policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, de-escalation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced housing environment.
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies, behavioral concerns, safety issues, and other situations affecting residents, staff, or property.
- Ability to oversee property conditions, conduct routine inspections, identify maintenance and safety concerns, and coordinate repairs and services.
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, structured, and recovery-focused housing environment that promotes resident stability, accountability, and long-term recovery.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
- Ability to successfully complete applicable background screenings and employment requirements.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency situations as needed.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining compliance with ORH/NARR standards, organizational policies, resident rights, and applicable housing requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Strong boundaries and professionalism in a residential setting
- Comfortable addressing rule violations and difficult conversations
- Organized and strong with documentation
- Able to handle crisis situations calmly
- Passionate about recovery and helping others succeed