The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member's 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.  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.  
  
This position requires the ability to work 3 shifts per month at any of our different locations throughout DuPage County.  The starting pay for our first shift is $15.65 per hour (may increase with experience) with an additional shift differential of $2.00 per hour for second shift and $2.50 per hour for third shift.  
 
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, we have several openings!   

Responsibilities

• Provides 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
• 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 must attend a (Paid) New Hire Orientation program on the first shift.