Residential Recovery Support Advocate

ascensionrecovery; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Renewal Falls Recovery Center in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking compassionate Recovery Support Specialists for our residential behavioral health program. You will work with clinical and recovery-support staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support patients through daily routines and treatment activities.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and adherence to privacy and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preference for experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, healthcare or related fields.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, support, and encouragement to patients throughout the treatment day.
• Maintain a safe, structured, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
• Conduct required patient observations and safety rounds accurately and on schedule.
• Document observations, patient behaviors, incidents, and other required information accurately and timely.
• Assist patients with daily routines, schedules, activities, meals, and program expectations.
• Support patient participation in treatment programming, recovery activities, and community meetings.
• Reinforce healthy coping skills, personal responsibility, boundaries, and recovery-oriented behaviors.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (preferred)

Job description

Renewal Falls Recovery Center in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking compassionate Recovery Support Specialists for our residential behavioral health program. You will work with clinical and recovery-support staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support patients through daily routines and treatment activities.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and adherence to privacy and professional boundaries.