Adult Residential Support Professional Job Appleton area,Wisconsin USA,Healthcare

Adult Residential Support Professional - 3rd Shift

Are you looking to make a profound impact on the lives of others? Do you enjoy empowering clients to reach their recovery goals and achieve sobriety? We are happy to introduce our brand new Substance Use Disorder treatment facility in Neillsville!

LSS Neillsville Center is currently seeking an Adult Residential Support Professional to join the Neillsville team. Neillsville Center is a comprehensive substance abuse disorder treatment facility in Neillsville, WI committed to helping residents move into sustainable recovery. Services include a full range of DHS 75 and DHS 83 license requirements and include a trauma informed approach, with gender specific services for men.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, 3rd shift opportunity
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Our beautiful facility provides an environment that, combined with the passion for the SUD field of our team members, allows residents to experience meaningful change and hope.

Under supervision, performs work involving the care, services, and treatment of clients seeking services in Addictions and Restorative Justice (ARJ) facilities (Substance Use Disorder and/or criminogenic risk/needs/responsivity factors) or Mental Health Residential/Crisis (MHRC) facilities (Severe and Persistent Mental Illness or Crisis).

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

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

PERKS:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- By being employed with LSS, which is a non-profit agency, you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Loans are eligible to be forgiven after 10 years of on-time and consistent payments through the income-based re-payment plan.
Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Ability to Contribute to 403B
LSS makes annual raises a priority for employees
Employee Assistance Program
Service Awards and Recognition

ADDITIONAL AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees):

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.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

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. Previous work…