JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a Residential Assistant to joins their team at the Naperville and West Chicago Group Homes. The hours are 9:30 pm to 7:30 am Thursday through Sunday.  You will be working at the West Chicago Group Home on Thursdays and at the Naperville Group home Friday through Sunday. Starting rate is $15.65 per hour with a $2.50 per hour shift differential for working our night shift. (salary may increase due to experience) Overtime is available, however, not required. As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for their full benefit package which includes: 12 paid holidays per year, 12 vacation days, accrued sick leave, 5 paid personal days, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness. This position is also eligible for an IMRF pension.
Responsibilities:

• Assists adult clients with serious behavioral health issues, in learning independent living skills using various methods of role modeling and motivational interviewing.
• Supports overall well-being of residents during overnight hours.
• Monitors medication effectiveness and may observe clients taking medications.
• 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.