Resident Assistant PM Shift

DuPage County Health Department; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health department as a Residential Assistant in Bloomingdale, Illinois. This full-time role offers the chance to assist adults with behavioral health disorders in developing independent living skills. Work second shift and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including paid training and vacation. Make a positive impact in your community while gaining valuable experience in Human Services.

Benefits

Paid Training

12 Paid Holidays

2 Weeks Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with independent living skills.
• Monitors medication effectiveness.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

Valid State of Illinois Driver's License

Job description

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our Bloomingdale, Illinois 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 from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Our starting rate 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. 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, 2 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days, certification reimbursement and tuition reimbursement. We are also a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please click on our benefits tab to see a full list of our benefits. https://www.dupageco.org/HR/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!

• Provides assistance to adult clients with serious behavioral health issues, 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.

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 paid on-site, HR New Hire Orientation at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for one week.

The DuPage County Health Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer