Goodwill PHA - Lifeline for ME Recovery House Manager

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a pioneering recovery residence in rural Maine, where you will empower adult men on their recovery journey. This role offers a unique opportunity to support individuals in overcoming addiction and mental health challenges while fostering a safe and structured environment. As part of an innovative program, you will provide essential life skills support, facilitate peer-guided recovery meetings, and track progress using a recovery capital model. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a strong background in social services, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Stipend

Childcare assistance

Living Allowance

Education award

Training

Housing

Health Coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in social services and community outreach is essential.
• Ability to foster a supportive and structured living environment.

Responsibilities

• Support adult men in recovery from addiction and mental health conditions.
• Facilitate weekly house meetings and track resident progress.
• Conduct drug screenings and ensure adherence to house rules.

Skills

General Skills

Social Services

Community Organization

First Aid

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Conflict Resolution

Team Work

Job description

Goodwill PHA - Lifeline for ME Recovery House Manager

The mission of Lifeline for ME Recovery is to bring recovery, re-entry centers and housing to rural Maine. The goal is to allow individuals on all paths to recovery, affected by addiction, mental illness, poverty, and/or incarceration, to recreate their lives with dignity, actively and meaningfully participate in their communities, and have opportunities for stability and improved quality of their lives.Our vision is that one day, all individuals in all counties of Maine, regardless of the challenges they may have encountered in their lives and the barriers they need to overcome, have safe, stable housing, and access to quality community resources and social support. The Summit House is located in Farmington, Maine and is our six-bed men's MARR-certified, Level 2 recovery residence. We are the first and only recovery residence in all of Franklin County.Farmington is the county seat, population approximately 7,600, in rural Maine, and the location of the University of Maine at Farmington and Titcomb Mountain, our local ski resort. It's about 50 minutes away from Sugarloaf Mountain and known to be the location where earmuffs were invented!

Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will support adult men (18+) in recovery from addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. The member will foster a safe, structured, and supportive living environment while receiving 1:1 supervision and 24/7 support. As a member, you will:• Ensure house rules are followed, and residents meet program requirements, including attending mandatory meetings.• Provide daily support with life skills, goal setting, and access to essential recovery resources.• Conduct weekly, random drug screenings to promote accountability and maintain a safe environment.• Facilitate weekly house meetings to address resident needs and provide peer-supported recovery guidance.• Track resident progress using a recovery capital model and maintain accurate data records.• Assist residents in completing online surveys and review responses to support their recovery journey.• Encourage personal growth by helping residents set and achieve sobriety and life skills goals.

Program Benefits :Stipend,Childcare assistance if eligible,Living Allowance,Education award upon successful completion of service,Training,Housing,Health Coverage.

Terms :
Car recommended.

Service Areas :
Public Health AmeriCorps,Ex-Offender Reentry,Health,Community Outreach,Homelessness.

Skills :
General Skills,Social Services,Community Organization,First Aid,Fund raising/Grant Writing,Conflict Resolution,Team Work.

Goodwill PHA - Lifeline for ME Recovery House Manager