Resident Assistant-2nd Shift GEW
About The Position
The DuPage County Health Department is hiring a Resident Assistant for its Glen Ellyn Woods Group Home. The role provides life-changing assistance to adult clients with behavioral health disorders, helping them develop independent living skills and work toward living self-sufficiently in the community. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a $2.00 per hour second-shift differential. Salary may increase based on experience. Overtime is available but not required. New employees attend paid, on-site HR New Hire Orientation, CPR and CPI certification classes, and a one-day Behavioral Health Services orientation at the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for one week.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license and a good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist adult clients with serious behavioral health issues in learning independent living skills through role modeling and motivational interviewing.
- Demonstrate and assist with tasks such as making shopping lists, preparing meals, and following recipe instructions.
- Provide education and direction on proper hygiene and grooming, and demonstrate housekeeping skills.
- Monitor residents’ personal safety, including providing crisis intervention.
- Participate in and encourage individual and group recreational activities, such as sewing, cooking, and art.
- Monitor medication effectiveness and, when appropriate, observe clients taking medications.
- Help facilitate transportation and assist clients in attending scheduled appointments.
- Perform tasks to maintain environmental standards in residential facilities and vehicles.
- Maintain records according to health department policies and assist with managing clients’ financial accounts.
- Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and comply with client privacy laws.
- Participate in emergency activities as assigned.
Benefits
- 12 paid vacation days
- 5 paid personal days
- 12 paid holidays
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Accrued sick leave
- Affordable health insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eligibility for a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pension eligibility
- $2.00 per hour second-shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
