What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis On Call Resident Assistant position at DuPage County Health Department?
Crisis Services at DuPage County Health Department is Expanding!
Do you want to be a part of the growth, expansion and building out of one of the largest Community Based Mental Health Crisis Programs in Illinois? If you enjoy being challenged, having variety in your workday and being in a position to support and intervene with individuals in moments of crisis, we may just be the place for you!
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team within Crisis Services as an On-Call Resident Assistant. Crisis Services is located in the newest building on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton and provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents who may be experiencing a psychiatric crisis or are in need of additional support for symptoms of mental illness. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program.
This On-Call position includes working as needed, shift differentials may apply.
A new employee in this classification must attend a week-long New Employee Orientation program on the first shift (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m), Monday-Friday. Continue training maybe on day shift for an additional couple of weeks, however there is more flexibility to the number of days you work in a week.
Other Resident Assistant opportunities exist within our residential program for both full-time and part-time positions - please view our website (https://www.dupagehealth.org/317/Career-Opportunities) for other opportunities and apply for any position you are interested in.
- 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
- 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
- Completes grocery shopping for the unit, and completes supply inventories.
- Maintains records, according to health department policies
- Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws
- Participates in emergency activities as assigned
The preferred candidate will have excellent communication skills; some knowledge of the policies and procedures of a residential program; working skill in using a personal computer and applicable software; working skill in performing clerical duties and operating related office equipment; some skill in the preparation of records. Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s license and good driving record.
New employees must attend a week-long New Employee Orientation program on the first shift (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).
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.
Salary : $15 - $17
