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Resident Advocate, Transitional Recovery Housing Temporary Position
avivo
residential intellectual and developmental disability mental health and substance abuse facilitiescontinuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities for the elderlyother residential care facilitiespsychiatric and substance abuse hospitalscommunity food and housing and emergency and other relief services
Minneapolis, MNMarch 31st, 2026
Join Avivo in Providing Safe and Supportive Housing: Become a Resident AdvocateSchedule (Must be available to work the following shifts):Saturday & Sunday 11:00a.m. - 7:30p.m.Monday & Tuesday 3:00p.m. - 11:30p.m.This is a temporary, full-time position through April 2026 with a 32-hour scheduled work week, paid at 40 hours per week. Depending on the program needs this could become a permanent position. The position also offers shift differential pay.About Us: Avivo's Transitional Recovery Housing provides a safe place for participants to reside while they are in outpatient treatment. Participants have access to 24-hour on-site Transitional Housing Staff and Security Team, ensuring a safe and secure environment. The Resident Advocate role is crucial in providing customer service to residents, guests, emergency personnel, and service providers, while also supporting client success through pro-social activities.Your Role: As a Resident Advocate, you will ensure high-quality, mission-driven services in a safe recovery environment. You will provide flexible services within a schedule that meets the needs of participants, maintain a participant and guest sign-in log, respond to client calls, manage entry, and exits of buildings, and conduct crisis prevention/intervention as needed. Your role will actively participate in the division's Trauma Informed Care Initiative and motivational interviewing, supporting evidence-based practices related to specific program areas.Key Responsibilities Include:Providing day-to-day support to ensure a safe recovery environment.Demonstrating commitment to SAMSHA's definition of recovery and recovery principles.Maintaining a participant and guest sign-in log and answering client calls.Managing entry and exits of buildings by monitoring cameras/surveillance.Conducting crisis prevention/intervention to ensure housing stability and holistic well-being.Supporting health and wellness activities with participants.Participating as a partner on the team, contributing to discussions, actions, and projects.What You Offer:A high school diploma or equivalent, with a course of study in health or human services leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or associate degree.Minimum 2 years' experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and chemical health challenges.Experience with single adults who have experienced long-term homelessness/with the target population served.Demonstrated understanding of the recovery philosophy and recovery-oriented behavioral health services.Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.Good communication skills and a customer service attitude.Ability to maintain professional boundaries with participants.