Resident Monitor – Recovery Program (Day Shift)

On Demand; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

New Day Recovery is seeking a Resident Monitor to support our residential treatment program. The role focuses on supervising clients in early recovery, reinforcing expectations, and helping create a safe and supportive environment where real progress can occur.

The position involves a mix of day and weekend shifts (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). You will be responsible for admissions/discharges, rounds, and accurate daily notes, with emphasis on safety and structured activities for clients.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year experience in the recovery field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Ability to pass background check (BCI/FBI) and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Support client admissions, discharges, transfers, and orientations.
• Provide client supervision and safety monitoring, including routine rounds.
• Encourage client engagement through structured activities and positive interaction.
• Complete accurate documentation (including daily activity notes).
• Conduct urine drug screens and breathalyzer testing in compliance with protocols.
• Monitor client phone use and program compliance.
• Provide client transportation using company vehicles (as assigned).
• Maintain a safe, structured environment, including lights-out and shift checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of recovery environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

New Day Recovery is hiring a Resident Monitor to support our residential treatment program. This role is a great fit for someone who thrives in a structured environment, values accountability, and wants to play a meaningful part in helping individuals rebuild their lives by creating a stable, safe, and supportive experience for clients in early recovery—when it matters most. The Resident Monitorworks directly with clients in early recovery—providing supervision, reinforcing expectations, and helping create a space where real progress can happen.

SHIFT:

Mix of days and weekends, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support client admissions, discharges, transfers, and orientations
• Provide client supervision and safety monitoring, including routine rounds
• Encourage client engagement through structured activities and positive interaction
• Complete accurate documentation (including daily activity notes)
• Conduct urine drug screens and breathalyzer testing in compliance with protocols
• Monitor client phone use and program compliance
• Provide client transportation using company vehicles (as assigned)
• Maintain a safe, structured environment, including lights-out and shift checks
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one year experience in the recovery field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to pass background check (BCI/FBI) and drug screen
  

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of addiction recovery and residential treatment environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills (documentation, Microsoft Office, EMR systems a plus)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Navigate stairs in a multi-level facility
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
  

EEO / DFWP