On-Call Residential Assistant - Behavioral Health Support

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

DuPage County Health Department in Wheaton, IL seeks an On-call Residential Assistant to support adults with behavioral health disorders in group homes across DuPage County. You will help clients learn independent living skills, using modeling and motivational interviewing, with the goal of self-sufficiency in the community.

Shifts are 7:00-15:00, 14:00-22:00, and 21:30-07:30; up to 1000 hours per year. Starting pay is $17/hour with differential of $2 and $2.50 for second and third shifts;

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with serious mental illnesses in learning independent living skills.
• Provide education and direction on proper hygiene and grooming and demonstrate housekeeping skills.
• Monitor overall personal safety of residents including crisis intervention.
• Participate in 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 helping clients attend all scheduled appointments.
• Perform tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in residential facilities and vehicles.
• Maintain records according to health department policies and assist in managing clients' financial accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Participate in emergency activities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Job description

DuPage County Health Department in Wheaton, IL seeks an On-call Residential Assistant to support adults with behavioral health disorders in group homes across DuPage County. You will help clients learn independent living skills, using modeling and motivational interviewing, with the goal of self-sufficiency in the community.

Shifts are 7:00-15:00, 14:00-22:00, and 21:30-07:30; up to 1000 hours per year. Starting pay is $17/hour with differential of $2 and $2.50 for second and third shifts;