Overnight Substance Abuse

Lutheran Social Services of WI & UP MI seeks an Overnight Substance Abuse Support professional to ensure safety and stability in a residential recovery setting. In this role, you will monitor clients overnight, conduct wellness and safety checks, support adherence to treatment and house rules, and respond calmly to crises using trauma-informed practices. You'll document observations, collaborate with clinical staff, and provide compassionate, recovery-focused support.

Join a faith-inspired, inclusive, mission-driven team where your overnight care directly impacts individuals and families rebuilding their lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision and support to residents in substance abuse recovery programs
• Monitor client safety, conduct wellness and room checks, and respond to crises following agency protocols
• Document observations, incidents, and client interactions accurately in electronic records
• Administer or monitor prescribed medications per program policy and report concerns to supervisors
• Support clients in following house rules, curfews, and relapse-prevention plans
• De-escalate behavioral situations using trauma-informed and motivational approaches
• Collaborate with clinical staff on client needs, communicating changes in behavior or risk
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and secure environment during overnight shifts
• Assist with intakes, discharges, and transitions between levels of care as needed
• Participate in required trainings on addiction, mental health, and safety procedures

Required Skills

• Crisis intervention
• Trauma-informed care
• Motivational interviewing basics
• Behavioral documentation and reporting
• Medication monitoring procedures
• De-escalation techniques
• Electronic health record data entry
• Basic substance use disorder knowledge
• Safety and security monitoring
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance