Resident Assistant

Resident AssistantThe DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our location in Glendale Heights. We have a new opportunity to join us working as a Resident Assistant, Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. 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!In this position, 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. As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full benefit package which includes: 12 paid holidays per year, 12 Weeks of paid parental leave, accrued sick leave, 5 paid personal days, 12 paid vacation days, Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness. We also offer an IMRF pension as well as Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. The starting pay is $15.65 per hour; however, the salary may increase based on experience. Overtime is available, however not required!ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 encourage 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.RequirementsMust be 21 years of age. Experience Preferred but not required.A qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and good driving record. New employees must attend (Paid) HR New Hire Orientation and Behavioral Health Services Orientation from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.Supplemental InformationEqual Opportunity Employer DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.