Recovery Housing Support Specialist

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication‑assisted treatment. We take pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where individuals feel supported. Our team believes in every client’s ability to achieve recovery and rebuild meaningful, engaged lives in their communities. Position: Recovery Housing Support Specialist (RHSS) Job Summary: Recovery Housing Support Specialist reports directly to the Recovery Housing Program Supervisor. Recovery Housing Support Specialist provide crucial support to individuals living in recovery housing. This role involves fostering a supportive environment and assisting residents in their recovery journey. The RHSS works closely with clinical staff, residents, and their families to ensure a safe, respectful, and effective recovery experience. As a RHSS, you will have distinct housing and clinical roles and different duties applicable to each role. While working in your housing capacity, you are expected to only fulfill your housing duties and complete housing tasks. While working in a case management capacity, you are expected to fulfill your case management duties and complete case management activities. Duties and Responsibilities: Housing Duties: Provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to residents as they navigate their recovery journey within the housing program. Ensure the house remains free from alcohol, illicit substances, and other prohibited items, and conduct daily check-ins with residents in the Level 3 recovery home. Be available, as needed, to cover shifts overnight and on weekends to ensure paid staff are on-site in Level 3 recovery housing when residents are present. Orient new residents to the home, explaining all policies and procedures to them. Model recovery principles and prosocial behavior, serving as a role model and mentor for residents. Ensure residents adhere to program rules and expectations and respond appropriately when resident is not adhering to resident code of conduct. Monitor resident progress and adherence to program rules and expectations. Be available to provide additional support and answer questions from residents. Evaluate daily living functioning and assist residents in setting and achieving personal goals for improvement. Attend Ohio Recovery Housing training and conferences as scheduled and complete any required ORH surveys. Transport residents, travel between multiple locations Clinical Duties: Support residents to gain access to necessary medical, social, educational, vocational, recreational, and criminal justice services. Help residents obtain financial assistance, job assistance, housing assistance, food, and clothing. Facilitate linkages to community resources and support, including self-help support groups. Assist residents with increasing their social support networks with friends, family members, and/or organizations. Assist residents perform daily living activities. Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner, as required by LRH policies, applicable payor requirements, and applicable laws. Communicate daily shift notes to the Housing Supervisor. Participate in community activities that uphold the professional image of Lighthouse. Required Experience/Certifications: Minimum of 1 year experience in behavioral health, recovery housing or related field. Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D Knowledge of Electronic Health Records system preferred Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable personal vehicle Age 25 years or older Schedule: Thursday - Sunday 3pm - 1am (hours and days may vary depending on business need) Compensation: $18.00 - $24.81/hr (eligible for shift differential) Location: Lancaster, OH Our benefits package includes paid time off (PTO and sick time), paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid continuing education with supervision, parental leave, and eligibility for loan forgiveness programs. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.