Recovery Assistant (Salt Lake City) OVERNIGHTS AND WEEKENDS ID-7361

March 6, 2025

RECOVERY ASSISTANT – PT & FT (Salt Lake City)

**Due to licensing regulations and supervision requirements, this position is open to FEMALE applicants only.***

Have you been considering going into social work, women’s services, or other non-profit service organization? We are looking for part-time (up to 28 hours per week) and full-time (between 30 and 38 hours per week) Recovery Assistants for all shifts at our SALT LAKE CITY campuses. The Recovery Assistant position is perfect options for a 2nd job, for those at school, and for those looking for anywhere from a little extra money to a fulltime job! These positions can be very flexible in scheduling to fit your lifestyle. While we do not split shifts, you can virtually pick your own weekly schedule with a combination of any of the following shifts:

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Weekend Day Shift: Sat & Sun – 8:30am to 3:30pm
Weekend Evening Shift: Sat & Sun – 3:30pm to 10:30pm
Overnight Shift: Each Day of the Week: 10:30pm – 8:30am (+$1.00/hour wage differential for overnight shifts)

You will learn firsthand about women’s treatment, helping people grow in a therapeutic community, reunifying mothers and children, and most importantly—about your own strengths and challenges.

About House of Hope:

House of Hope (HOH), a local nonprofit, empowers women, strengthens families, and promotes recovery in our community. As Utah’s oldest treatment center, we have a long legacy of employing staff who are dedicated to the mission of spreading hope, nurturing healing, and encouraging personal growth in our colleagues, our clients, and our organization. We offer a culture of camaraderie, creativity, and collaboration as we work collectively to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve.

Primary Responsibilities:

Be highly motivated to learn and grow
Be mature and dependable
Be passionate about helping women (and their young children, ages 0-8) who are working to achieve a healthier life in recovery from substance use disorders
Be open to feedback, willing to try new things, and enjoy multi-tasking
Be able to model healthy human interaction, coach others on effective communication, and able to stay calm in a crisis
Be compassionate but able to set firm limits; communicate in a calm, yet assertive manner

Qualifications, Experience, and Skillset:

Due to licensing and supervisory regulations, this position can only be open to FEMALE APPLICANTS
Be willing to drive own vehicle (with mileage reimbursement) or agency vans, have a current Utah driver’s license and a good driving record
Understand professional ethics and boundaries in field of Human Services
Be able to attend a mandatory staff meeting and training the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 2-4 pm (sorry, no exceptions)
Have basic computer skills and writing ability
Have good communication and phone skills
Have above-average problem-solving skills, conflict-resolution abilities, and above all, a sense of humor!

Agency Requirements for All Employees:

Non-smoking work site
Background check and drug test required
If in recovery, have at least 2+ years of sobriety
Vaccination against COVID-19 recommended as well as seasonal vaccination against the flu
Personal, reliable transportation and Utah driver’s license/good driving record required

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalency is required

Hours & Schedule:

Part-time (up to 28 hours per week) and Full-time (up to 38 hours per week) positions are available to meet your flexible schedule needs. The following shifts are set (no partial shifts are available), but any combination of these shifts to equal as many hours as you need (up to 28 hours/week for part-time employees and between 30-38 hours per week for fulltime employees) are available:

Weekend Day Shift: Sat & Sun – 8:30am to 3:30pm
Weekend Evening Shift: Sat & Sun – 3:30pm to 10:30pm
Weekday Evening Shift: Mon-Fri – 3:30pm to 10:30pm
Overnight Shift: Each Day of the Week: 10:30pm – 8:30am (+$1/hour wage differential for Overnight Shifts)

Wages & Benefits:

$15/hour (all day and evening shifts)
$16/hour (for overnight shifts)
Raise after six months of employment
Paid training
401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after one year of employment
Ability to work on homework or other personal projects during overnight shifts and other down time
Employee recognition and other incentives
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: Health insurance (80% of health insurance premium for individual covered),
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: Dental and Vision insurances available (paid 100% by employee)
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: Life insurance (2x salary life insurance premium fully covered)
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: Long-term disability insurance (covered fully)

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