Residential Support Professional

Fahrman Center Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

Full-Time Benefit Eligible Eau Claire WI

Schedule: ThursdaySunday 10:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. (40 hours/week)

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking a full-time Adult Residential Support Professional to join our team at Fahrman Center. Fahrman Center is a 42-bed residential treatment facility providing substance use treatment and restorative justice services for adults in a supportive recovery-focused environment.

As an Adult Residential Support Professional youll provide guidance supervision and compassionate support to residents while helping create a safe structured environment that promotes recovery and personal growth.

Please Note: Due to contractual requirements with the Federal Bureau of Prisons Fahrman Center must have one male and one female staff member on duty at all times. The current opening requires a male staff member who is able to conduct observed urine analyses (UAs) for male residents.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded as business needs require.

• Provide supervision support and positive role modeling to residents.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Observe document and report resident behaviors progress and daily activities.
• Support residents in achieving individualized treatment goals.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and crisis situations.
• Monitor and/or administer medications in accordance with program policies.
• Assist with meal preparation housekeeping grocery shopping and other daily living activities.
• Transport residents to appointments meetings and other approved activities.
• Collect urine specimens for urinalysis and administer breathalyzer tests as required.
• Facilitate educational and life skills groups within program guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality while communicating professionally with residents coworkers and community partners.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual Merit Increases
• Employee Recognition and Service Awards
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass required background caregiver and medical clearances.
• Strong communication problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while working with residents.

• Experience working in substance use treatment behavioral health mental health human services or a related field.
• College coursework in Social Work Psychology Human Services or a related field.
• DHS 83 training (Fire Safety First Aid Standard Precautions and Medication Administration) or the ability to complete required training after hire.

This position is based in a residential treatment setting and requires frequent standing walking bending kneeling and using stairs. Employees may assist with outdoor resident activities and seasonal property maintenance.

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)