Resident Assistant PM Shift

DuPage County Health Department; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The DuPage County Health Department seeks a Residential Assistant in Bloomingdale, IL to support adult clients with behavioral health disorders. The role involves teaching independent living skills and providing assistance with daily activities while ensuring personal safety and well-being. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Training

12 Paid Holidays per year

2 weeks paid vacation

Paid sick time

5 paid personal days

Certification reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience preferred, but not required.
• Valid State of Illinois Driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assists adult clients with serious behavioral health issues using role modeling and motivational interviewing.
• Monitors overall personal safety of residents and participates in recreational activities.
• Maintains records and assists in managing clients' financial accounts.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Role modeling

Hygiene education

Crisis intervention

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