Recovery Mentor - Weekends

Isaiah House; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) Option

Paid holidays

PTO after 90 Days

Job summary

Isaiah House is seeking a Recovery Mentor to provide consistent emotional and recovery-focused support to clients in a faith-based, on-site setting in Louisville, KY. This full-time role emphasizes serving as a positive role model and guiding clients through their treatment journey with lived experience.

The position involves activities with one-on-one support, group activities, and advocacy, contributing to client retention and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet APSS certification requirments and must maintain APSS certification, including 6 hours of CEUs annually.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must complete Isaiah House core competency training and Leadership Academy once instituted.
• Must adhere to Isaiah House policies, procedures, mandatory in-services, and required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent emotional, strategic, and recovery-focused support to clients.
• Serve as a positive role model by acting and speaking with integrity.
• Assist with one-on-one support, structured activities, client meetings, and advocacy needs.
• Support client retention, crisis intervention, and overall client engagement.
• Follow Isaiah House policies, complete required trainings, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Isaiah House is a faith-based and Christ-centered nonprofit organization. Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and standards of conduct. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The Recovery Mentor position is important to Isaiah House because it provides clients with consistent support, encouragement, and guidance throughout their recovery journey. By serving as a positive role model and using lived experience, this role helps clients build confidence, advocate for themselves, and stay engaged in treatment. Their presence, communication, and crisis support help improve client retention, safety, and the overall client experience.

Employees receive benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) Option
• Paid holidays
• PTO after 90 Days

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Full-time, Friday - Sunday 8:00am - 8:30pm
• Work Environment: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Rarely, if any.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and move throughout the facility as needed.
• Ability to monitor client activity and respond quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to assist with groups, activities, and daily client support.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or up to 50lbs and supplies.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent emotional, strategic, and recovery-focused support to clients.
• Serve as a positive role model by acting and speaking with integrity.
• Assist with one-on-one support, structured activities, client meetings, and advocacy needs.
• Support client retention, crisis intervention, and overall client engagement.
• Follow Isaiah House policies, complete required trainings, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qaulifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet APSS certification requirments and must maintain APSS certification, including 6 hours of CEUs annually.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must complete Isaiah House core competency training and Leadership Academy once instituted.
• Must adhere to Isaiah House policies, procedures, mandatory in-services, and required trainings.