Substance Abuse Counselor

Adult Residential Support Professional – Part-Time

Location: Fahrman Center – Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

Schedule: Two weekdays, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. , plus every other weekend

Base Pay: Starting at $16.00/hour

Shift Differentials:

• +$2/hour for weekday 2nd and 3rd shift hours
• +$3/hour for weekend 1st and 2nd shift hours
• +$4/hour for weekend 3rd shift hours

Make a Difference Every Day

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking a part-time Adult Residential Support Professional to join our team at Fahrman Center. Fahrman Center is a 42-bed residential treatment facility providing substance use treatment and restorative justice services for adults in a supportive, recovery-focused environment.

As an Adult Residential Support Professional, you'll provide guidance, supervision, and compassionate support to residents while helping create a safe, structured environment that promotes recovery and personal growth.

Please Note: Due to contractual requirements with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Fahrman Center must have one male and one female staff member on duty at all times. The current opening requires a female staff member to ensure contractual staffing requirements are met.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded as business needs require.

• 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 individualized treatment goals.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and crisis situations.
• Monitor and/or administer medications in accordance with program policies.
• Assist with meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Merit Increases
• Employee Recognition and Service Awards
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass required background, caregiver, medical, and other program-specific clearances.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while working with residents.

Preferred

• Experience working in substance use treatment, behavioral health, mental health, human services, or a related field.
• College coursework in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
• DHS 83 training (Fire Safety, First Aid, Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration), or the ability to complete required training after hire.

Work Environment

This position is based in a residential treatment setting and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and using stairs. Employees may assist with outdoor resident activities and seasonal property maintenance. Local travel may be required to transport residents and support program operations.

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)