What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant - Glendale Heights position at DuPage County Health Department?
The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our Glendale Heights Group home, to work as a Residential Assistant working Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Working in this position, 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.
As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full benefit package which includes: 12 paid holidays per year, Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness. To see a full list of our benefits, click on the benefit tab. Salay may increase based on experience.
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!
- 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.
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 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).
Salary : $32,552
