Residential Recovery Support Advocate

Gaudenzia, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

On the job training

Upward mobility

Educational assistance

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. is seeking staff to support the House of Healing program in Erie, PA. The role involves assisting women and children in recovery, providing encouragement, and helping clients build skills and confidence for long-term recovery.

The position requires flexibility in availability, a valid driver’s license is preferred, and staff operate on a 24/7 basis in a residential setting. Compensation is $15.83 per hour with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license preferred and clean driving record.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and aid adjustment to challenges.
• Willingness to work various shifts.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Screen and process new admissions and document client movements.
• Monitor client movement and maintain sign-out logs.
• Coordinate in-house activities per the program schedule.
• Maintain daily census and report incidents to staff.
• Conduct client orientation sessions and morning meetings as directed.
• May transport clients to medical or other appointments.
• Perform room searches and monitor safety as directed.
• Deny access to unauthorized persons and supervise medication intake.

Skills

Interacting with clients

Mental health awareness

Reading and writing

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Driver's license (preferred)

Shift flexibility

Outlook/Word/Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gaudenzia, Inc. is seeking staff to support the House of Healing program in Erie, PA. The role involves assisting women and children in recovery, providing encouragement, and helping clients build skills and confidence for long-term recovery.

The position requires flexibility in availability, a valid driver’s license is preferred, and staff operate on a 24/7 basis in a residential setting. Compensation is $15.83 per hour with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.