Resident Assistant: Behavioral Health & Independence

DuPage County Health Department; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Health Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

12 Paid Vacation Days

5 Paid Personal Days

Accrued Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave (12 weeks)

IMRF Pension

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

DuPage County Health Department in Naperville seeks a Residential Assistant to support adult clients with behavioral health disorders in a group home setting. You will help residents develop independent living skills and participate in daily living tasks under supervision.

Starting pay is $15.65 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential on second shift. Must be 21+, with a valid Illinois driver's license; on-site orientation and training are provided at the Central Public Health Center in

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with a good driving record.
• On-site paid HR New Hire Orientation and training Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, at the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton, IL.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to adult clients with serious behavioral health issues, teaching independent living skills.
• Provides education 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 helping clients attend scheduled appointments.
• Maintains 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Independent living skills coaching

Activity planning

Housekeeping

Job description

DuPage County Health Department in Naperville seeks a Residential Assistant to support adult clients with behavioral health disorders in a group home setting. You will help residents develop independent living skills and participate in daily living tasks under supervision.

Starting pay is $15.65 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential on second shift. Must be 21+, with a valid Illinois driver's license; on-site orientation and training are provided at the Central Public Health Center in