dWELL Recovery is a gender-affirming recovery housing community dedicated to supporting young adults on their transition to independence. With a focus on skill-based learning and community support, dWELL offers a new experience of structured living; one that embraces the recovery experience for individuals with a range of mental health concerns, while providing a soft landing that affirms people of all genders, gender identities, and expressions.

We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as our Assistant Director, a pivotal role that will help launch our new Washington, DC dWELL Recovery location and establish our Transitional Living Support Services (TLSS) program. This individual will be responsible for shaping program operations from the ground up, overseeing resident care, supporting staff development, and ensuring the highest quality of services. If you thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and want to make a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to lead an innovative program that will transform lives.

What You Will Do:

Program Leadership & Administration:

In collaboration with the Program Director, oversight of the day-to-day operations of dWELL Recovery TLSS Housing.
Take lead in completing the weekly employee schedule.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new DC dWELL Recovery team members with Program Director.
Co-facilitate weekly dWELL Recovery TLSS team meetings on-site and with NYC.
Report to Co-Founders and Program Director.

Resident Support & Case Management:

In collaboration with the Program Director will be responsible for resident and family case management.
Conduct weekly “parents calls” with resident families to discuss residents' progress.
In collaboration with dWELL Team members; oversee all resident schedules.
Conduct regular home visits to help develop and maintain client goals.
In collaboration with the Program Director, coordinates and completes the admission and discharge process to maintain an accurate daily census.
During home visits, ensuring clients’' are adherent to their medications and assist with refills.
In collaboration with the Program Director, conduct Quality Assurance Reviews to confirm the documentation of ongoing residents are accurate and up-to-date.
Assist in providing crisis intervention, as necessary.
Submit Weekly Summary Reports.

Collaboration & Community Engagement:

Attend weekly meetings with the interdisciplinary team to discuss clinical, financial, and organizational needs.
Connect with outside clinical care teams and medical providers, ongoing, to ensure residents are supported with clinical needs.
Assists in marketing the program and increasing the referral base.
Work with the admissions team to manage the resident roster - bed flow, admissions, and discharges.
Conduct dWELL Recovery tours to families of prospective residents, as needed.
In collaboration with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director, oversee the dWELL TLSS budget and expense report.

What You Need to Qualify:

Bachelor's (required) MA/MS (preferred) - Either or both in social science field
Ideal candidate has at least 3 years related experience with Substance Use Disorders and 12-Step Recovery Model
Ideal candidate has at least 3 years of related experience in adolescent or young adult treatment Center
Ideal candidate has at least 3 years experience of experience in Mental Health Facility, Program management; Crisis Management
Must have strong supervisory or managerial experience, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team
Must have early morning, evening, and weekend flexibility to meet program needs.
CPR Certification (Preferred)

*Student Affairs/University Residence Life Professionals encouraged to apply!

What We Offer:

Full benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and a 401K with up to 3% company match, fully vested after 3 years
Flexible PTO - for a team that’s rested, recharged and feeling their best
Hands-on, creative, team-based work environment in the heart of Washington, DC and in an inspiring, centrally-located therapeutic setting
An opportunity to build something meaningful—you will lead and shape a growing program that changes lives.
We are family-owned and operated, offering a close-knit culture that emphasizes teamwork, trust, and a personal connection with every member of our team.
12 weeks Paid Parental Leave following a full year of service - providing support and flexibility during life’s most important moments.
With a competitive salary between $80,000 and $100,000 commensurate with experience and a proud commitment to diversity in the workplace that affirms all races, genders and backgrounds, our strength is our community and we hope that includes you!

Dwell is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, partnership status, creed, sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, uniformed service or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Must be able to perform extensive standing, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 25lbs. regularly, to transport and stock assigned supplies and materials. Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb to reach materials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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