Residential Assistant (1st Shift) – Behavioral Health Support

Alpharus Health; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% match

Tuition Reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Alpharus Health is seeking a Residential Assistant for the first shift in Chicago, IL. The role involves supervising patients, enforcing program rules, and supporting a structured therapeutic environment as part of our behavioral health services.

Responsibilities include observation, incident reporting, and coordination of transports to appointments and activities. Requires a high school diploma and ability to drive; salary ranges from $16.20 to $18.00 per hour with merit reviews each year.

Competenze

• Strong observation, communication, documentation, and de-escalation skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and compassionate interactions.
• Must be at least 21 years old to operate company vehicles with valid license.

Mansioni

• Observe patients and monitor behavior to ensure safety and adherence to program guidelines.
• Report incidents, concerns, medical issues, or missing patients to staff promptly.
• Document observations and patient interactions in accordance with policy.
• Supervise and participate in daily patient activities and routines.
• Conduct regular bed checks and patient counts per policy.
• Assist with check-ins, reinforce rules, and encourage engagement in treatment.
• Coordinate and drive patients to appointments, work, school, or approved activities.

Conoscenze

Observation skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

De-escalation skills

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Alpharus Health is seeking a Residential Assistant for the first shift in Chicago, IL. The role involves supervising patients, enforcing program rules, and supporting a structured therapeutic environment as part of our behavioral health services.

Responsibilities include observation, incident reporting, and coordination of transports to appointments and activities. Requires a high school diploma and ability to drive; salary ranges from $16.20 to $18.00 per hour with merit reviews each year.