Job Description

Are you a compassionate and motivated leader passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives? We are seeking an experienced **Residential Living Manager** to oversee our **Substance Abuse Halfway House** program in Durham, NC. As the **Residential Living Manager** , you'll play a vital role in ensuring the home runs smoothly - from staff management and client care to fostering community partnerships that empower our residents on their recovery journey. **Schedule:** Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM _(must be flexible for coverage when needed)_ **Salary:** $42,000 - $47,000 annually _(higher range for candidates with a master's degree or extensive experience)_ **Reports To:** Executive Leadership Team **Key Responsibilities** **Staff Supervision:** Oversee day-to-day staff operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and - when necessary - disciplinary actions. **House Administration:** Manage admissions, review documentation for authorization/reauthorization, ensure timely and accurate progress notes, develop person-centered plans, and coach clients toward achieving their goals. **Client Interaction:** Build positive relationships with residents by facilitating activities and interventions, teaching life skills (budgeting, housekeeping, time management), assisting with job readiness, and supporting discharge or transition planning. **Community Engagement:** Develop and maintain partnerships with local organizations, employers, and community resources to support client success beyond the program. **Interdisciplinary Collaboration:** Work closely with the treatment team to advocate for clients, share updates, and ensure cohesive, coordinated care across all service areas. **Crisis & Coverage Management:** Be ready to step in and cover shifts or address urgent matters to maintain a safe and supportive environment for both residents and staff. **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. _(Master's degree preferred.)_ **Certification:** Must meet North Carolina DHHS standards as a **Qualified Professional (QP)** . **Experience:** + Minimum 2-3 years in behavioral health, residential, or substance use disorder settings. + Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred. + **Skills:** + Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities. + Ability to balance administrative tasks with direct client engagement. + Team-oriented and flexible, with a hands-on approach to problem solving. **Compensation & Benefits** **Competitive salary:** $42,000 - $47,000 **Medical, Dental, and Vision** insurance **Flexible Spending Account (FSA)** **401(k) contribution** **11 paid holidays** annually **15 days paid sick leave** per year **Paid vacation accrual** **Access to on-site pharmacy** with mail-order refills and **no co-pay for staff** + Seniority LevelEntry level + Industry + Health and Human Services + Employment TypeFull-time + Job Functions + General Business + Skills + Human Services + Progress Notes + Transition Planning + Problem Solving + Leadership + Job Readiness + Training + Counseling **Pay Details:** $42,000.00 to $47,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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