Housing Manager

House Manager

Certified Recovery Home – Ohio

Position Summary

The House Manager is responsible for the daily operations, structure, and safety of a Certified Recovery Home in Ohio. This role supports residents in early recovery by maintaining a stable, drug-free living environment, enforcing house policies, and promoting accountability, peer support, and personal responsibility.

The House Manager serves as a leader and role model within the home, ensuring compliance with Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH) standards, OhioMHAS requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.

Key ResponsibilitiesResident Support & Accountability

• Orient new residents to house rules, expectations, and recovery standards
• Monitor resident compliance with house policies, curfews, substance-free requirements, and participation expectations
• Facilitate or oversee regular house meetings and promote peer accountability
• Provide guidance, support, and conflict resolution while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Support residents in developing daily structure, routines, and life skills

Operations & Safety

• Oversee day-to-day house operations, cleanliness, and safety
• Conduct routine walk-throughs to ensure the residence remains well maintained and compliant
• Coordinate basic maintenance needs and report larger issues to program leadership
• Ensure adherence to emergency procedures and safety protocols
• Maintain an orderly, respectful, and recovery-oriented living environment

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure the recovery home operates in accordance with ORH certification standards and OhioMHAS guidelines
• Maintain required documentation including resident agreements, incident reports, and house logs
• Conduct or coordinate drug and alcohol screenings in accordance with house policy
• Report incidents, rule violations, and resident concerns to leadership in a timely and professional manner

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for residents
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding house operations and resident needs
• Coordinate with outpatient providers, case managers, and recovery supports as appropriate
• Maintain professional communication with neighbors, landlords, and community stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of sustained recovery strongly preferred (if applicable)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to model healthy recovery behavior and leadership
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to enforce rules fairly, consistently, and respectfully
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in recovery housing or peer-support environments
• Familiarity with Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH) standards
• Experience conducting or overseeing drug screenings
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Schedule & Role Structure

• Position may be live-in or non-live-in, depending on program needs
• Evening, overnight, weekend, and on-call availability may be required
• Live-in role includes adherence to all house policies and expectations

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in early recovery
• Mission-driven, supportive organizational culture
• Training and onboarding aligned with ORH certification requirements
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Leadership growth opportunities within the recovery housing program

IMPORTANT POSITION AVAILABILITY & START DATE NOTICE

• Anticipated employment start date: March 1, 2026
• For candidates selected for a live-in House Manager role, there may be an opportunity to move into the residence prior to March 1, 2026 for orientation, onboarding, and transition purposes.
• Formal employment duties and compensation will begin on or around March 1, 2026, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Pay: $40, $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person