Recovery Housing Manager

Socket.dev; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Isaiah House in Kentucky is seeking a Recovery Housing Manager to oversee daily operations of Recovery Housing communities and promote a safe, recovery-focused environment. You will lead staff, ensure program compliance, and coordinate resident services, transportation, and transitions while aligning with core values.

Join a mission-driven team that supports residents through housing operations, program oversight, coaching, and collaborative care in a faith-based nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional training in behavioral health preferred.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment or related field preferred.
• Supervisory/leadership experience in housing operations or residential programs preferred.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to maintain a safe, recovery-focused environment.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to Recovery Housing staff.
• Oversee property operations to ensure programs run smoothly and safely.
• Build positive relationships with residents and provide guidance and support.
• Monitor resident participation, program compliance, and milestones.
• Coordinate and track drug screenings and maintain program documentation.
• Conduct routine property walkthroughs, inspections, and safety checks.
• Respond to incidents and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Coordinate resident transportation to employment, meetings, and activities.
• Assist with resident transitions between Recovery Housing properties.
• Maintain records related to resident participation and program requirements.
• Coordinate schedules for the Continuum of Care (COC) program.
• Manage resident communication platforms and share information clearly.
• Collaborate with Isaiah House departments and partners to support progress.
• Mentor direct reports through coaching and growth opportunities.
• Assist with graduations, celebrations, and recovery-focused events.
• Support grant-related documentation and activities for Recovery Housing.
• Communicate resident concerns to Recovery Housing leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support residents, staff, and the program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Conflict-resolution

De-escalation

APSS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Behavioral health education

Job description

Description

Come for the career. Stay for the mission. Change lives along the way

Isaiah House is Kentucky’s largest non-profit, Christ-centered addiction recovery organization. We provide evidence-based, holistic care to individuals battling substance use disorders. With a heart for transforming lives, we serve individuals and families across the Commonwealth through a full continuum of care, from residential treatment to outpatient services and recovery support. www.isaiah-house.org

We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Recovery Housing Manager to help oversee the daily operations and programs within our Recovery Housing communities. This role is responsible for promoting a safe, stable, supportive, and recovery-focused environment for residents while providing leadership and support to Recovery Housing staff.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping individuals build a strong foundation for long-term recovery while ensuring housing operations are consistent with organizational policies, program expectations, and the mission of Isaiah House.

Key Responsibilities

• Help create and maintain a safe, supportive, structured, and recovery-focused environment where residents can continue building a strong foundation for long-term recovery and success.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to Recovery Housing staff, including assigning responsibilities, coordinating schedules, providing guidance, and supporting staff development.
• Oversee daily operations of Recovery Housing properties to ensure programs and services run smoothly, safely, and consistently.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents while providing encouragement, accountability, guidance, and support throughout their recovery journey.
• Monitor resident participation, program compliance, progress, and overall status while addressing concerns and recognizing achievements and milestones.
• Coordinate and track required drug screenings and maintain accurate and timely program documentation.
• Conduct and coordinate routine property walkthroughs, inspections, and other safety and compliance checks.
• Respond appropriately to critical incidents and emergency situations and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Coordinate resident transportation to employment, recovery meetings, groups, church, appointments, and other approved activities, when applicable.
• Assist with coordinating resident transitions, including move-ins, move-outs, and transfers between Recovery Housing properties.
• Coordinate food, household supplies, and other property needs, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate records related to resident participation, program requirements, disciplinary actions, schedules, and other required tracking.
• Coordinate participant schedules and requirements for applicable programs, including the Continuum of Care (C.O.C.) Program.
• Manage resident communication platforms and ensure important program information, schedules, and expectations are communicated clearly and consistently.
• Collaborate with other Isaiah House departments and community partners to support resident progress and continuity of services.
• Mentor and develop direct reports through ongoing feedback, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Assist with planning and supporting Isaiah House graduations, celebrations, and other recovery-focused events.
• Support grant-related requirements, documentation, tracking, and program activities associated with Recovery Housing.
• Promptly communicate resident concerns, property issues, safety concerns, and other significant matters to Recovery Housing leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of residents, staff, and the Recovery Housing program.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

As a leader within Isaiah House, the Recovery Housing Manager is expected to actively support our mission and vision and consistently model our Core Values in their leadership, decision-making, and interactions with residents, employees, leadership, and community partners.

Our Mission
Isaiah House exists to provide comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based integrated care for individuals by instilling H.O.P.E. — Healing, Opportunity, Purpose, Education, and Employment — for lifelong success.

Our Vision
To be the mission leader in equipping individuals with the resources needed to achieve lifelong recovery while restoring families and improving communities.

Our Core Values

• Compassion: We seek to emulate Christ by freely giving of ourselves for the benefit of others.
• Humility: We set aside our egos, remain open to correction and growth, and take responsibility for our actions.
• Respect: We treat every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of background, circumstances, or position.
• Integrity: We strive to demonstrate honesty, authenticity, and strong moral character in our actions and decisions.
• Stewardship: We responsibly and thoughtfully manage the resources entrusted to us.
• Team-Oriented: We value effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork across departments to accomplish our shared mission.

Requirements

Professional Expectations

• Consistently model and uphold Isaiah House’s Core Values, demonstrating effective leadership, professionalism, accountability, compassion, humility, respect, integrity, stewardship, and teamwork in interactions with residents, colleagues, leadership, and community partners.
• Participate in all required meetings, in-service programs, trainings, and continuing education activities necessary to maintain professional and organizational standards.
• Maintain all required training, certifications, licenses, and credentials applicable to the position, ensuring they remain current and in good standing.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards in accordance with Isaiah House policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate reliability, sound judgment, accountability, and flexibility while responding effectively to the evolving needs of residents and the Recovery Housing program.
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive, collaborative, and recovery-focused culture that supports the mission and vision of Isaiah House.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or training in behavioral health, human services, recovery services, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working in substance use disorder treatment, recovery services, behavioral health, or a related setting strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in property management, residential programming, housing operations, or staff supervision preferred.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, as required for position-related transportation responsibilities.
• De-escalation training required or the ability to successfully complete required training upon hire.
• Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) certification or training preferred, based on program needs.
• Intervention and crisis-response training preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, recovery-focused support while maintaining appropriate accountability and professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately to challenging behaviors, conflicts, critical incidents, and emergency situations.