Residential Support Staff - 3rd Shift
Black Women's Mental Health Institute · Neillsville, WI · Yesterday
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
Join a Substance Use Disorder treatment facility as an Adult Residential Support Professional, providing care, support, and monitoring to residents seeking recovery.
Responsibilities
- Support and positively role model residents within established policies
- Record observations and maintain records of residents' actions and behaviors
- Perform housekeeping, laundry, and organizing supplies
- Monitor medication and provide medication administration as per program guidelines
- Communicate with external partners while maintaining confidentiality
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and crises
- Support residents in achieving treatment goals and adhering to clinical plans
- Assist with life skills activities, meal prep, grocery shopping, and transportation
- Collect urine specimens, administer breathalyzer tests, provide basic first aid, and facilitate educational activities
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED; related experience or coursework in social work, psychology, or human services preferred
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats
- Proficiency with computers for documentation, communication, and training
- Patience, self-control, flexibility, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physical ability to perform duties in a community-based environment, including outdoor activities
Additional Information
- Benefits include loan forgiveness eligibility, health insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs
- Participation in training, adherence to agency policies, and respectful engagement with diverse populations
- May involve travel up to 50% for work-related activities