Job Description

Are you looking to make a profound impact on the lives of others? Do you enjoy empowering clients to reach their recovery goals and achieve sobriety? We are happy to introduce our brand new Substance Use Disorder treatment facility in Oconomowoc!

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently recruiting for Adult Residential Support Professionals for a new addictions recovery program in Oconomowoc, WI. LSS Recovery Center Oconomowoc provides up to 30 beds for adult women in need of Medically Monitored Treatment and Transitional Residential Treatment. Services are gender specific and trauma informed. The facility does allow for infants up to age 3 months to reside with their mothers who are receiving SUD treatment services.

Our beautiful facility provides an environment that, combined with the passion for the SUD field of our team members, allows residents to experience meaningful change and hope.

Under direction of program and clinical supervisor, performs core functions of a licensed addictions counselor and/or AODA/Correctional Case Manager.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible role with hours on Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM.

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.

• Provides addiction counseling with supervision and/or case management services to clients in an outpatient, residential or case management setting.
• Completes assessments, diagnostics, screening and referral. Obtains required additional supervision if using UPC, ASAM, AODA assessments such as SUDDs or DSM/ICD 10 criteria.
• Provides Employment Specialist services to clients as needed.
• Prepares and completes all required documentation according to state, federal and agency standards in a timely manner.
• Coordinates, plans and facilitates client sessions, including group and individual services.
• Provides a high level of excellence in communication internally and to our external partners, both written and verbal.
• May provide outreach and education to the public/market services.
• Provides a high level of case management services and coordinates the various social, community and mental health services received by clients.
• Attends and participates in staff development programs, including in-services training, staff meetings, clinical supervision meetings, and similar opportunities.
• Provides all services in a timely manner according to program, licensing and contractual requirements.
• Establishes and maintains effective public and working relationships and collateral contracts.
• Serves as a positive role-model for clients and their families.
• Performs 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-payment plan.
  • LSS Clinical Managers (...@lsswis.org) and Human Capital employees can assist you in applying for this benefit.
• Licensure and Exam Fees
  • It is required for your position to maintain a state license in a mental health or substance abuse related field.
  • The following are situations in which licensure and/or exam costs will be reimbursed:
    • If the employee has been with LSS for 1 year prior, they will receive full reimbursement for licensure and/or exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals.
    • If the employee is considered part-time, LSS will pay for half of the associated licensure and exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals.
• Clinical Supervision and Consultation
  • We offer a free, robust clinical supervision experience for any type of licensure that focuses not only on client needs, but employee development.
• Training
  • LSS is focused on the continued growth of our employees and ensuring we provide high quality services.
  • LSS employees are eligible for receiving internal as well as financial support for external trainings to support your growth and required Continuing Education (CEU) credits.
• Flexibility
  • LSS is a family/employee-focused agency which values work-life balance.
  • Employees can adjust their schedules to accommodate personal commitments by flexing their schedule or utilizing time off.
  • Some programs have the option of working remotely.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• LSS makes annual raises a priority for employees
• Early Earned Wage Access through UKG Wallet
• Calm Premium Wellness App Access
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required, according to program requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Associate's Degree in a human-service or correctional field required, bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with a correctional population preferred.
• Working knowledge of addictions and recovery, counseling and case management principles and methods.
• Knowledge of the federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the delivery of AODA services.
• Ability to provide professional addictions services to clients and their families.
• Possession of a valid SAC-IT when performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate degree for case management services.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• Must have a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.
• Possession of a valid SAC-IT when performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate degree for case management services.

TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 25%. Some overnight travel may be required.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Night shift,

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