Recovery Housing Program Coordinator

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 Program Coordinator

Job Summary: The Recovery Housing Program Coordinator (RHPC) is responsible for the administration and management of recovery housing operations, including regulatory compliance, operational oversight, resident accountability, quality assurance, risk management, and implementation of Ohio Recovery Housing standards. The position exercises discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance affecting housing operations, resident safety, program compliance, and organizational objectives.

Reports to: Recovery Housing Program Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Housing Duties

• Direct and oversee recovery housing operations across assigned locations
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Ohio Recovery Housing standards, organizational policies, and housing program requirements
• Conduct operational reviews, inspections, audits, and quality assurance activities to maintain program integrity
• Evaluate housing operations and implement improvements to enhance effectiveness, safety, and resident outcomes
• Maintain required housing documentation, compliance records, incident reports, resident agreements, and operational reports
• Participate in ORH trainings, surveys, certification activities, and compliance-related initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the housing program
• Maintain oversight of resident adherence to housing expectations, community standards, and program requirements
• Exercise independent judgment in responding to resident misconduct, policy violations, safety concerns, and behavioral issues
• Determine appropriate accountability measures, behavioral contracts, corrective actions, and program interventions
• Review and approve recommendations regarding resident phase advancements, privileges, overnight passes, and housing-related requests
• Ensure housing environments remain free from prohibited substances and activities
• Investigate incidents and determine appropriate resolutions consistent with organizational policy
• Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, housing placements, and discharges
• May directly supervise Recovery Support Specialists and provide operational leadership to housing staff and resident managers to ensure consistent program implementation, resident safety, and compliance with organizational and Ohio Recovery Housing standards
• Monitor housing occupancy, resident accountability, safety concerns, and operational performance
• Ensure implementation of organizational safety standards, emergency procedures, and good-neighbor policies
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Coordinate maintenance, safety inspections, and property management activities
• Train and support resident managers in implementing housing policies and operational expectations
• Collaborate with other departments regarding housing operations and program performance

Clinical Duties

• Support residents in accessing medical, social, educational, vocational, recreational, and criminal justice services
• Assist residents with employment, financial assistance, housing resources, food, clothing, and other basic needs
• Facilitate connections to community resources, recovery supports, and self-help groups
• Assist residents in developing and maintaining positive social support networks
• Assist residents with activities of daily living when appropriate
• Advocate for resident needs and coordinate appropriate services
• Provide support during crises or emergencies, including relapse, within the scope of the position
• Monitor resident progress and communicate concerns to appropriate clinical staff
• Participate in team meetings to review resident progress and identify appropriate support strategies
• Coordinate with clinical staff regarding changes in resident needs or functioning
• Complete required clinical/case-management documentation accurately and timely
• Model recovery principles and professional behavior

Required Experience/Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in recovery housing, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, case management, residential services, corrections, social services, or a related human services setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience coordinating programs, leading housing operations, supervising staff, serving as a resident manager, or providing operational oversight in a residential or community-based program.
• Experience interpreting and enforcing policies, procedures, and program standards.
• Experience responding to crises, managing resident behavioral concerns, and documenting incidents.
• Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen

Desired Experience/Abilities:

• Associate degree in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
• Experience with Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH) standards or other recovery housing accreditation standards
• Experience coordinating services for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, resident leaders, or peer support personnel
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, compliance reviews, or quality assurance activities
• Experience managing multiple program sites or residential locations

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 4pm-12am

Compensation range : $45,500 - $58,000 annually

Location: Columbus, 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.