Support Professional – Addictions & Corrections - Part-time

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI is currently seeking a Support Professional – Addictions and Corrections for Cephas House a 14-bed residential treatment facility for men that provides primary residential and transitional residential services who have a history of substance use disorder. 

Hours include working every other weekend: Friday 5pm - 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00A-3:00P

Support Professionals under supervision, perform work involving the care and treatment of clients providing a positive supportive influence while adhering to program rules and expectations.

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 and monitors clients within established policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for collecting urine specimens for urinalysis and administering breathalyzer test.

• Interacts with clients on an individual or group basis providing guidance and a positive supportive influence.
• Records observations relating to actions and behavior of clients and maintains records and reports as required.
• May organize and distribute clothing, bedding and other supplies.

• May assist with meal preparation in residential settings
• Performs general housekeeping and cleaning duties in residential settings as needed and operates laundry equipment.
• May transport clients to meetings, services, appointments and other activities.
• Provide medication monitoring in residential programs as outlined in licensing policies.
• May purchase supplies and/or groceries for the program.

• Advocates for primary clients in the community. 
• Attends staff meetings and participates in training activities as required.

• May provide educational group activities for clients within program specified parameters.
• Provides information concerning status of clients to correctional agents and other professionals within established guidelines.
• May administer basic first aid as needed.

• Other duties as required.

PERKS:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

Graduation from high school, HSED, or GED equivalency is preferred.  This position may require One (1) year of work experience, preferably involving care or supervision of client.  Training from a recognized college or university with several courses in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field may substitute for the work experience.  Addictions or correctional experience is preferred and may be required. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a valid Driver’s License and car – Motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required. Must pass a Caregiver Background Check according to program regulations. First Aid training, and CPR Certificate (when required) preferred but may be obtained after hire.

TRAVEL:  

In the course of the work day, the employee may be traveling to a variety of locations. 

We want you! Apply today to join our team.

EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)