Wellness/Recovery Client Advocate

START UP RECOVERY; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

START UP RECOVERY in Santa Monica, CA invites a part-time Wellness/Recovery Client Advocate to support residents from admission through discharge. You will assist with safety, confidentiality, and daily activities, while guiding clients toward their stated values and goals. On-site shifts may include evenings or weekends, 2–3 days per week.

Experience in recovery support or related fields is beneficial; strong communication and empathy are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills to support residents with empathy, clarity and professionalism.
• Experience in recovery support, social services, counseling, or wellness programs is beneficial.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities in a structured environment.
• On-site availability in Santa Monica, CA, including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the safety of all clients.
• Report client behaviors, interactions and compliance.
• Support clients in living into their stated values and goals.
• Observe self-administration of client medications.
• Provide transportation services as needed.
• Assist in keeping the residence up to START UP standards and on brand.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Empathy

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Education in psychology/social work/counseling

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Company Description START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS is a one-of-a kind recovery, wellness and personal transformation organization that provides a modern, structured program for individuals seeking to shift addiction into meaningful passion. The program is delivered in an exclusive, transitional home environment. The residence offers 24/7 onsite staff support, wellness-focused amenities, and a living environment designed to promote accountability, personal growth, and long‑term recovery and wellness success.

As an industry leader we are looking to add to our extraordinary team. We are seeking part‑time (2-3 days per week) Wellness/Recovery Client Advocates who are responsible for assisting, supporting and empowering clients through their experience from admission to discharge.

• Part‑time positions (Available shifts: 7am-3:30pm and 3pm-11pm).

Responsibilities:

• Help ensure the safety of all clients.
• Report client behaviors, interactions and compliance
• Support clients in living into their stated values and goals
• Observe the self‑administration of client medications
• Provide transportation services as needed
• Assist in keeping the residence up to START UP standards and on brand
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills to support residents with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
• Previous experience in recovery support, social services, counseling, or wellness programs is highly beneficial.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, establish trusting relationships, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities, including handling multiple client needs in a structured environment.
• Computer literate and able to communicate clearly both written and verbal
• Availability to work part‑time on‑site in Santa Monica, CA, including evenings or weekends as needed.
• Relevant education or training in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field is preferred.