Weekend Recovery Advisor - Resident Support

Dwell Recovery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

dwell Recovery in New York City is seeking a Part-Time Resident Advisor to support residents on weekends and evenings, helping them navigate daily routines and life skills in a recovery-focused community.

You will encourage independence, maintain safety, document shift activity, and collaborate with program leadership to ensure smooth operations and a welcoming, structured environment. This role offers weekend/evening shifts and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a recovery, mental health, or behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of substance use, mental health conditions, and/or peer recovery support.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build rapport.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort navigating sensitive situations.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, supportive, and respectful environment while building rapport with residents and maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Provide individualized skill-building support to help residents strengthen independence, daily living skills, and overall self-sufficiency.
• Model professionalism, healthy communication, and positive peer behavior while supporting onsite groups, community-building activities, and a connected recovery culture.
• Support daily program structure by assisting with resident schedules, wake-ups, check-ins/check-outs, escorts, and appointments.
• Track resident participation in activities and support accountability with chores, routines, and household expectations.
• Assist with new resident admissions, orientations, and transitions while communicating updates to leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Rapport building

Written communication

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Driver’s license

CPR/First Aid

Job description

dwell Recovery in New York City is seeking a Part-Time Resident Advisor to support residents on weekends and evenings, helping them navigate daily routines and life skills in a recovery-focused community.

You will encourage independence, maintain safety, document shift activity, and collaborate with program leadership to ensure smooth operations and a welcoming, structured environment. This role offers weekend/evening shifts and growth opportunities.