Recovery Associate: Community Living & Support (Part-Time)

Release Recovery; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Release Recovery in Austin is seeking a part-time Recovery Associate to support men’s transitional living services. You’ll help with safety, daily programming, and client engagement, fostering a compassionate yet structured home.

Ideal candidates bring experience in recovery or behavioral health, strong communication and emotional intelligence, and a willingness to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Experience in recovery or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Knowledge of substance use, mental health, or peer recovery support.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: administer drug and BAC testing, supervise room checks, ensure medication procedures, respond to crises using protocols.
• Daily Program Operations: maintain structure, manage schedules, check-ins/check-outs, monitor attendance and engagement.
• Community Engagement & Client Interaction: foster a safe, supportive environment, model professionalism, engage clients with appropriate support.
• Flexibility & Team Support: adapt to priorities, attend trainings, assist during staffing shortages, uphold cleanliness and presentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Job description

Release Recovery in Austin is seeking a part-time Recovery Associate to support men’s transitional living services. You’ll help with safety, daily programming, and client engagement, fostering a compassionate yet structured home.

Ideal candidates bring experience in recovery or behavioral health, strong communication and emotional intelligence, and a willingness to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced team.