Job Description

Job Location: 1900 Chicago Ave Minneapolis MN 55404 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School Diploma/GED
Salary Range: $19.87 - $24.84 Hourly

Job Shift: Evenings / Weekends
Job Category: Recovery ServicesJoin Avivo in Providing Safe and Supportive Housing: Become a Resident Advocate
Schedule (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 mid-April with a 32-hour scheduled work week, paid at 40 hours per week, with the protentional to 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.

QualificationsWhat 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.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about providing safe and supportive housing for individuals in recovery and want to join a team that values integrity, respect, and positive change, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are interested in this role.