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Lutheran Social Services is seeking a part time Adult Residential Support Professional to join the team at Fahrman Center. Fahrman Center is a 42-bed adult residential treatment facility that provides inpatient addictions services for men and women as well as restorative justice services for clients who are involved with various correctional entities.
This position is a full time approximately 40 hour/week opportunity.
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).
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.
PERKS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
A High School Diploma or GED Equivalency is required for the position. Related experience or credits toward a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in social work, human services, psychology or similar major may be required based on contract requirements. Previous work experience providing similar services is preferred.
Possess standard reading, writing, math skills, problem solving capability, and the ability to accept/follow through with direction and both recognize and adhere to professional boundaries. The ability to provide services and function as a team member with patience, self-control and flexibility is essential.
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.
Completed training regarding DHS 83 (Fire Safety/First Aid and Procedures to Alleviate Choke, Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration) is preferred but may be obtained after hire (required after hire).
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to communicate both in verbal and written format, effectively and efficiently in job.
COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:
Working knowledge of computers to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to complete timecards, read and respond to email, access and use the LSS HRIS system, utilize LSS EHR systems, and complete required on-line training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequently do the following: stand, bend/stoop, crouch, kneel, use stairs, and walk.
The incumbent of this position works in a community based residential environment. The incumbent will also be exposed to outdoor conditions when monitoring outdoor activities with residents, assisting with shoveling snow in the winter on sidewalks to assure safety, and potentially assisting with yard care spring-fall.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 25-50%, depending on specific role.
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.
Full Time
$30k-33k (estimate)
05/02/2024
05/18/2024
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
25 - 50
2012
DAN SOTO
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
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