Resident Assistant

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our West Chicago Group Home. In this role, as a Residential Assistant, 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. This position is on our second shift, Wednesday through Saturday 12 : 00 pm to 10 : 00 pm, Our starting rate is $15.65 per hour (based on experience, salary may increase) plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential for our second shift. Overtime is available, however not required! As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full comprehensive benefit package which includes, Paid Training, 12 Paid Holidays per year and 12 days of paid vacation, sick and personal paid leave. We are a Qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and offer tuition reimbursement. Click on the benefits tab to view a full list of our benefits 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! Responsibilities Provides 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 Provides education and direction on proper hygiene and grooming and demonstrates housekeeping skills Monitors overall personal safety of residents including crisis intervention Participates and encourages clients with individual and group recreational activities such as sewing, cooking and art Monitors medication effectiveness and may observe clients taking medications Assists in facilitating transportation including assisting clients in attending all scheduled appointments Performs tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in residential facilities and vehicles Maintains records according to health department policies and assists in managing clients' financial accounts Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws Participates 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 have a good driving record. New employees are required to attend an on-site paid, New Hire Orientation program from 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm, Monday through Friday at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton, IL. Employment Type : Full Time Bonus / Commission : No