Adult Residential Support Professional

LSS; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual Merit Increases

Employee Recognition and ServiceAwards

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking an Adult Residential Support Professional to join Fahrman Center. This full-time 1st shift role provides guidance, supervision, and compassionate support to residents in a substance use treatment setting, including administering and observing urine analyses for male clients.

Responsibilities include building relationships, reporting progress, supporting individualized treatment goals, and ensuring a safe, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to pass required background, caregiver, and medical clearances.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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 their individualized treatment goals.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and crisis situations.
• Monitor and/or administer medications in accordance with program policies.
• Assist with meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Professional boundaries

Background clearances

Medical clearances

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Adult Residential Support Professional

Locations

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• On-site
• Rate : $17.75 USD per hour
• Direct Care
• Full-Time

Description

Adult Residential Support Professional – 1st Shift

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking an 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, you'll provide guidance, supervision, and compassionate support to residents while helping create a safe, structured environment that promotes recovery and personal growth. This position will also be responsible for administering and observing UAs from male FBOP clients.

Due to contractual reasons, we are looking for a male staff at this time.

This is a full-time 1st shift position working 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday.

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 their individualized treatment goals.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and crisis situations.
• Monitor and/or administer medications in accordance with program policies.
• Assist with meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, 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

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's 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.

Preferred

• 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, 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 also assist with outdoor activities, including resident supervision and seasonal property maintenance. Local travel may be required to transport residents and support program operations.

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)

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