Support Professional
Company: LSS
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DetailsDescriptionThe Affinity House, a program of Lutheran
Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc., is located
in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Affinity House is licensed as a Class AA
(all residents ambulatory and able to independently evacuate the
facility) CBRF. Affinity House provides Medically Monitored
(primary residential inpatient) and Transitional Residential
(halfway house) services for adult females who are
alcoholic/chemically dependent and who have issues relating to the
criminal justice system, with beds for 18 residents. The approach
is holistic, and provides services to address many dimensions of
chemical dependency: emotional, physical, social, mental,
educational, vocational, and spiritual.Weekend shift, Saturday &
Sunday rotating shiftsUnder supervision, performs work involving
the care and treatment of clients providing a positive supportive
influence, adherence to program rules and expectations; and
performs other duties as required.Weekend shift, Saturday & Sunday
rotating shiftsESSENTIAL 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.QUALIFICATIONSTo 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:Dependent upon contractual
requirements, this position may require graduation from high
school, HSED, or GED equivalency. 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. Other
knowledge and abilities require:--- Working knowledge of the
program and safety within the program.--- Working knowledge of
addiction, recovery, and correctional clients--- Working knowledge
of the rules, regulations, and policies governing the delivery of
services.--- Working knowledge of behavior, inter-personal
relations, social interaction and addictions and corrections.---
Ability to serve as a positive role model for clients and provide
effective direction and supervision.--- Ability to detect and
recognize potentially hazardous situations and take immediate and
appropriate action.--- May require 1 - 3 years of experience
working with correctional or addictions clients, depending on
program and contractual obligations.--- Reading, writing, math
skills, problem solving, ability to accept/follow through with
direction, recognize boundaries, creative team member who can
suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service, patience,
self-control and flexibility.PERKS:Mileage reimbursementPaid Time
OffService Awards and RecognitionAbility to Contribute to
403BEmployee Assistance ProgramCERTIFICATES, 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.--- 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. Some overnight travel may be
required.LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
law.QualificationsSkillsBehaviors:Motivations:EducationRequiredHigh
School Diploma/ GED or better.ExperiencePreferred1 year: work
experience, preferably involving care or supervision of
clientLicenses & CertificationsRequiredDriver"s LicenseEqual
Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe 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)About LSS
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