Recovery‑Focused House Manager

Samba Recovery; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Samba Recovery in Peachtree Corners, GA seeks a Sober Living Manager to oversee daily operations, safety, and the recovery environment of a 12-step-based sober living residence. You will lead with accountability, model professionalism, and support residents in developing routines for independent living.

The role emphasizes maintaining a substance-free home, enforcing house rules, coordinating events, and ensuring resident confidentiality while coordinating with leadership and treatment partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in behavioral health preferred.
• 3 years sober minimum.
• Experience in recovery, sober living, behavioral health, residential services, or related setting preferred.
• Familiarity with the 12 Steps strongly preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a structured, supportive, and recovery-oriented living environment.
• Collect monthly rent from clients.
• Conduct resident orientations and review house rules, expectations, and policies.
• Monitor compliance with curfews, meetings, chores, employment/school requirements, and other house expectations.
• Address behavioral concerns, rule violations, and conflicts promptly and professionally.
• Document incidents, violations, interventions, and resident concerns.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with residents.
• Encourage residents to take responsibility for their recovery and daily responsibilities.
• Assist residents with transition planning and preparation for independent living.
• Promote participation in 12-step meetings and recovery activities.
• Encourage residents to obtain and maintain a sponsor when appropriate.
• Support residents in developing a recovery network and connection to the recovery community.
• Encourage participation in step work, service work, fellowship, and other recovery-supportive activities.
• Reinforce principles such as honesty, accountability, responsibility, service, acceptance, and personal growth.
• Facilitate or coordinate recovery-oriented house meetings and educational activities as assigned.
• Maintain a recovery-focused atmosphere without acting as a therapist, sponsor, or clinician.
• Oversee daily functioning of the residence.
• Ensure the home is clean, organized, and maintained according to house standards.
• Develop and monitor chore schedules and household responsibilities.
• Conduct routine house inspections.
• Coordinate maintenance and communicate repair needs to management.
• Monitor household supplies and submit requests for necessary purchases.
• Maintain accurate records related to residents, house operations, and incidents.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, room assignments, and resident transitions as directed.
• Maintain substance-free and safe living environment.
• Follow all organizational policies and applicable laws/regulations.
• Implement established procedures regarding suspected substance use, prohibited items, emergencies, and rule violations.
• Respond to emergencies and contact emergency services when necessary.
• Follow established drug/alcohol testing procedures when testing is part of the residence's program.
• Protect resident confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Report serious incidents or safety concerns to the Program Director/Owner promptly.
• Communicate regularly with program leadership regarding resident progress and concerns.
• Maintain appropriate communication with treatment providers, case managers, families, employers, or other outside parties only when authorized and consistent with confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings and training.
• Maintain professional relationships with community recovery resources.
• Provide accurate shift-to-shift communication and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization

Conflict resolution

Professional boundaries

Education

High school diploma or GED

Behavioral health education preferred

Job description

Samba Recovery in Peachtree Corners, GA seeks a Sober Living Manager to oversee daily operations, safety, and the recovery environment of a 12-step-based sober living residence. You will lead with accountability, model professionalism, and support residents in developing routines for independent living.

The role emphasizes maintaining a substance-free home, enforcing house rules, coordinating events, and ensuring resident confidentiality while coordinating with leadership and treatment partners.