Residential Support Professional - 1st Shift (FT)

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

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.