2nd-Shift Residential Assistant — Behavioral Health

Alpharus Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

9 paid company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

eLearning / CEU access

Job summary

Alpharus Health in Chicago, IL is hiring a Residential Assistant for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 4pm-12am; Thu-Mon 4pm-12am). You will monitor patients, assist with daily activities, and help maintain a structured therapeutic environment.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, strong observation and communication skills, and the ability to drive patients to appointments. Alpharus Health offers robust benefits and growth within a nonprofit behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Related experience in the behavioral field preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate company vehicles and meet driver requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries and enforce program rules.
• Strong observation, communication, documentation, and de-escalation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and monitor behavior to ensure safety and adherence to program guidelines
• Report incidents, behavioral concerns, medical issues, or missing patients to appropriate staff in a timely manner
• Document observations and patient interactions in accordance with policy
• Supervise and participate in daily patient activities and routines
• Coordinate and drive patients to appointments, work, school, or approved activities
• Perform basic administrative tasks (phones, filing, documentation support, scheduling as needed)
• Support patient events and structured activities
• Assist with educational groups or activities under supervision, in accordance with state regulations
• Collect specimens and administer screenings (e.g., urine, breathalyzer) as permitted by policy and training

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

De-escalation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alpharus Health in Chicago, IL is hiring a Residential Assistant for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 4pm-12am; Thu-Mon 4pm-12am). You will monitor patients, assist with daily activities, and help maintain a structured therapeutic environment.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, strong observation and communication skills, and the ability to drive patients to appointments. Alpharus Health offers robust benefits and growth within a nonprofit behavioral health setting.