Crisis On Call Resident Assistant

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Linda Kurzawa Community Center, IL

Job Type : On-Call

Job Number : 25-01007

Service Unit : Behavioral Health Services

Department : Emergency Services

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

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, s hift 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 () for other opportunities and apply for any position you are interested in.

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
• 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

Requirements

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.

DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.

Benefits for Employees

Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.

Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at

Medical Insurance

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options : three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.

Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.

Vision Discounts & Insurance

A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.

Prescription Plans

Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.

Dental Insurance

The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.

Life Insurance

All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.

Disability Insurance

Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.

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