Resident Care Assistant – Full-Time | Rustic Facility | Nova Recovery Center — Austin
📍 7211 Northeast Dr., Austin, TX 78723
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? At Nova Recovery Center’s Rustic Facility, we provide a structured, supportive, and healing environment for individuals in recovery. As a Resident Care Assistant (RCA), you will be an integral part of our team, ensuring the safety, accountability, and engagement of clients on their journey to sobriety. This is more than just a job-it’s a chance to be part of something bigger while gaining valuable experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, and mental health support. Summary/Objective The position assists with milieu management under the direction of the Director of Operations with specific emphasis monitoring and providing direction/redirection to clients regarding the structure of the program; modeling and supporting the client’s recovery process; and providing oral and written reports continually while on shift.
Responsibilities
- Your Role as a Resident Care Assistant
- As a Resident Care Assistant (RCA), you will help create a structured and safe recovery environment while monitoring, guiding, and supporting clients in their daily activities.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Client Supervision & Program Support
- Ensure clients attend scheduled program activities
- Provide guidance, direction, and redirection as needed
- Serve as a positive role model and support the client’s recovery process
- Safety & Facility Oversight
- Conduct routine facility rounds and report any issues
- Recognize crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions
- Enforce Nova Recovery’s safety policies and procedures
- Communication & Documentation
- Accurately document all relevant client interactions in BestNotes
- Maintain frequent communication with supervisors regarding client behavior
- Prepare and distribute group attendance reports
- Professionalism & Ethics
- Maintain confidentiality regarding clients and staff
- Represent Nova Recovery Center in a professional and positive manner
- Follow Nova’s Code of Ethical Conduct and uphold workplace standards
Qualifications
- What You Need to Apply
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED required
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact warmly and professionally while maintaining boundaries
- Technology Skills: Familiarity with Windows operating systems and basic documentation tools
- Reliability & Adaptability: Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Valid Texas Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record (required for company vehicle use)
- Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment and handle high-pressure situations calmly
Benefits
- Benefits Package
- Medical Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options available
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue 5.85 hours per pay period after probationary period
Compensation
$15.00/hour