OhioGuidestone · 3 months ago
Residential Advocate - Discovery House
Medina, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOhioGuidestone is a leading social service agency in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans annually. They are seeking a Residential Advocate to support women in recovery at their Discovery Recovery housing program, focusing on providing guidance to maintain stable sober housing and communal living.
Health CareNon ProfitProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains a peer/coach relationship with residents
Completes all necessary paperwork and documentation per Agency standards, including client case notes, and inspects forms to ensure accuracy
Professionally answers incoming calls to the house on the business line, and conveys messages to staff, and clients, or forwards to the appropriate department
Supervises clients, and assists in the care and environmental services of the home
Acts as a team player to ensure staff coverage for the home is maintained
Promotes the efficient and effective use of Agency resources, including both labor and consumable supplies
Complies with and supports others in complying with the Policies and Procedures of OhioGuidestone
Observes all rules of confidentiality as they relate to client information both internally and in dealing with outside individuals and/or agencies
Acts as a knowledgeable resource on topics such as client rights and the procedures governing them
Utilizes empathic and active listening skills to provide emotional support to residents
Provides linkage and referral services to residents when needed, assists in teaching needed skills related to activities of daily living, and advocates for residents as needed
Handles crisis situations in a calm, quick, and efficient manner. When necessary, calls the House Manager, emergency services, or the appropriate authorities as the situation demands
Promotes positive staff/client interactions through role modeling and teaching
Creates a welcoming and calming atmosphere, and exhibits excellent role model skills to effectively resolve conflict
Regularly administers urine drug screens on clients
Maintains appropriate professional and personal boundaries with staff and clients
Responsible for transporting clients when needed to appointments or treatment meetings using a personal vehicle
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes
Exhibits positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required
Demonstrates positive leadership, promotes an inclusive work environment and presents the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma with 3 years of mental health or related experience
Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License with a safe driving record and valid insurance
Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening
Maintain a valid driver's license in the state of Ohio with insurance coverage of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate per year
Preferred
Associate's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field with 1 year of mental health or related experience
CDCA or PRS Certification
Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Evolv
Demonstrated experience in residential SUD services
Company
OhioGuidestone
OhioGuidestone is a non-profit organization.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.81MKey Investors
Union Home Mortgage Foundation
2025-10-07Grant· $0.01M
2024-07-16Grant· $0.01M
2022-10-13Grant· $7.8M
Leadership Team
Brant Russell
President, Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-04-04
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