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Resident Assistant - Group Home

DuPage County Health Department
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Naperville, IL, USA
$15.65 hourly
Jan 12, 2026
Caregiving Entry Level Other Behavioral Health Positions Full time

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our Naperville 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.  

Our starting rate is $15.65 per hour, with a $2.00 per hour shift differential for our second shift. *Salary may increase based on experience. The hours for this position are, 2nd shift, Wednesday to Saturday 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Overtime is available; however, it is not required. 
  
 As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our benefit package which includes, Paid Training, 12 Paid Holidays per year, 12 paid vacation days, 5 paid personal days, accrued sick leave, Tuition Reimbursement, 12 weeks of parental leave, Health Insurance, IMRF pension eligible and we are a qualifying employer under the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.  


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!

Responsibilities:
  •  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.
Requirements:

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 good driving record. New employees are required to attend on-site paid HR New Hire Orientation as well as other training, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton, IL.

About DuPage County Health Department

The DuPage County Health Department is an organization comprised of more than 600 dedicated health care professionals and support staff who strive to provide quality services and educational opportunities to residents of DuPage County. We promote physical and emotional health; protects health from environmental risk factors; and strives to assure the provision of accessible, quality best in class service.

In preparation for our new Crisis Recovery Center, to open in mid 2025, we are hiring! 

Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference!  

  

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