JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to work in an On-call role as a Residential Assistant. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide life-changing assistance to adults with behavioral health disorders who live in group homes throughout DuPage County. The 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 requires the ability to work 3 shifts per month, working under 1000 hours per year. Starting pay for first shift is $17.00 per hour with a shift differential of $2.00 for second shift and $2.50 for third shift. *Salary may increase based on experience. They offer the following shifts: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and 9:30 pm to 7:30 am at any of the locations throughout DuPage County.
Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to adult clients with serious mental illnesses 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.
• Provide education and direction on proper hygiene and grooming and demonstrates housekeeping skills.
• Monitor overall personal safety of residents including crisis intervention.
• Participate and encourages clients with 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 assisting clients in attending all scheduled appointments.
• Perform tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in residential facilities and vehicles.
• Maintain records according to health department policies and assists in managing clients’ financial accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Participate in emergency activities as assigned.