Direct Support Professional (53045)

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is currently seeking an Adult Residential Support Professional to join our team at Aspen Center! Aspen Center is one of our residential treatment facilities that is housed in Waukesha County that offers affordable and comprehensive addictions treatment for men. Our mission is to provide men with the skillsets and resources to successfully navigate recovery and achieve long-term sobriety.

Under supervision, performs work involving the care, services, and treatment of clients seeking services in Addictions and Restorative Justice (ARJ) facilities (Substance Use Disorder and/or criminogenic risk/needs/responsivity factors).

This is a full time, benefit eligible 2nd Shift Opportunity working from 2pm-10pm Thursdays-Mondays.

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, interacts with, and monitors residents within established policies and procedures, providing positive role modeling
• Records observations relating to actions and behavior of residents and maintains records and reports as required
• Performs general housekeeping and cleaning duties as needed.
• May organize and distribute clothing, bedding and other supplies
• Provides medication monitoring or medication administration as outlined in specific program policies
• Provides information concerning status of clients to external partners within established guidelines. Is mindful of confidentiality requirements specific to the program
• Identifies emergencies or crisis situations and responds appropriately
• Maintains awareness of clinical treatment plan and supports residents in achieving goals
• Ability to work independently and problem solve efficiently
• Attends staff meetings and participates in training activities as required
• Maintains confidential client information and record
• May assist with meal preparation and other life skills for residents
• May assist with grocery shopping for the facility
• May transport residents to meetings, services, appointments and other activities
• May be responsible for collecting urine specimens for urinalysis and administering breathalyzer tests
• May provide educational group activities for clients within program specified parameters.
• May administer basic first aid as needed
• Other duties as required

PERKS:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • By being employed with LSS, which is a non-profit agency, you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Loans are eligible to be forgiven after 10 years of on-time and consistent payments through the income-based re-