Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant 2nd Shift - West Chicago

Salary $32,552.00 Annually

Location West Chicago, IL

Job Type Full Time (40.0 hours per week)

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our West Chicago Group home. We have a new opportunity, to join us working as a Resident Assistant, Sunday to Wednesday 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

 
In this position, you will have the opportunity to provide life-changing assistance to adult clients, who live with behavioral health disorders. Our program focuses on teaching clients to live independently with the goal of being able to live self-sufficiently within a community. All positions provide an opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, while gaining valuable experience working in the field of Human Services. The starting pay for this position is $15.65 per hour along with a $2.00 per hour shift differential for working on our second shift.  *Salary may increase based on experience
 
As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full benefit package which includes: 12 paid holidays per year, 12 Weeks of paid parental leave, accrued sick leave, 5 paid personal days, 12 paid vacation days, Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness. We also offer an IMRF pension as well as Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. *
  
 If your passion is a desire to help others and to make a difference in people's lives, then apply today and join our team!

In this rewarding role you will:

• Provide assistance to adult clients with serious mental illnesses in learning independent living skills using various methods of role modeling and motivational interviewing, demonstrating and assisting with tasks such as making a shopping list, preparing meals or following recipe instructions.
• Provide education and direction on proper hygiene and grooming and demonstrates housekeeping skills.
• Monitor overall personal safety of residents including crisis intervention.
• Participate and encourages clients with individual and group recreational activities such as sewing, cooking and art.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and may observe clients taking medications.
• Assist in facilitating transportation including assisting clients in attending all scheduled appointments.
• Perform tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in residential facilities and vehicles.
• Maintain records according to health department policies and assists in managing clients' financial accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Participate in emergency activities as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age. Experience Preferred but not required. 
A qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and good driving record. New employees must attend (Paid) HR New Hire Orientation and Behavioral Health Services Orientation from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.

Equal Opportunity Employer
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.