Residential Support Professional - Addictions Recovery - 2nd shift

LSS•Oconomowoc, WI

1d•$18

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently recruiting for Adult Residential Support Professionals for a new addictions recovery program in Oconomowoc, WI. LSS Recovery Center Oconomowoc provides up to 30 beds for adult women in need of Medically Monitored Treatment and Transitional Residential Treatment. Services are gender specific and trauma informed. The facility does allow for infants up to age 3 months to reside with their mothers who are receiving SUD treatment services. As as Support Professional, your role is to help these ladies stay clean and sober, adhere to the requirements of the program, pass medication, provide meals, complete household chores, etc. This position is 2nd shift (3:45p-12a), requires hours every other weekend, and offers pay at $17.75/hr.

Requirements

Must comply with agency and departmental policies and regulations
Must relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity.
Must support the Mission, Vision and Values of the Agency.
A High School Diploma or GED Equivalency is required for the position.
Related experience or credits toward a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in social work, human services, psychology or similar major may be required based on contract requirements.
Possess standard reading, writing, math skills, problem solving capability, and the ability to accept/follow through with direction and both recognize and adhere to professional boundaries.
The ability to provide services and function as a team member with patience, self-control and flexibility is essential.
Must have a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.
Completed training regarding DHS 83 (Fire Safety/First Aid and Procedures to Alleviate Choke, Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration) is preferred but may be obtained after hire (required after hire).
Ability to travel on day trips in the community as required up to 25-50%, depending on specific role.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience providing similar services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports, interacts with, and monitors residents within established policies and procedures, providing positive role modeling
Records observations relating to actions and behavior of residents and maintains records and reports as required
Performs general housekeeping and cleaning duties as needed.
“laundry equipment” – it’s regular household washers and dryers….May organize and distribute clothing, bedding and other supplies
Provides medication monitoring or medication administration as outlined in specific program policies
Provides information concerning status of clients to external partners within established guidelines.
Is mindful of confidentiality requirements specific to the program
Identifies emergencies or crisis situations and responds appropriately
Maintains awareness of clinical treatment plan and supports residents in achieving goals
Ability to work independently and problem solve efficiently
Attends staff meetings and participates in training activities as required
Maintains confidential client information and records
May assist with meal preparation and other life skills for residents
May assist with grocery shopping for the facility
May transport residents to meetings, services, appointments and other activities
May be responsible for collecting urine specimens for urinalysis and administering breathalyzer tests
May provide educational group activities for clients within program specified parameters.
May administer basic first aid as needed
Other duties as required