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Sinnissippi Centers

Residential Apartment Support - PT, 3rd Shift

Pay: $18.42–$19.34/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Dixon, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$37,123 / year median in Illinois

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Together we inspire wellness. Through hope & healing, Sinnissippi Centers strives to empower all to live their best lives. Sinnissippi Centers currently has an opening for part-time Residential Apartment Support at our Parks Place Apartments. These individuals make it their mission to ensure the comfort and safety of each client. They interact with adults with serious mental illness who serve as their own guardians and spend day-in and day-out focused on helping their clients succeed. They see them at their best and at their worst. Their relationship is one of mutual respect and admiration. Apartment sites are staffed on a 24/7.

This shift is for:

Week 1 - Saturday and Sunday 12:00am-8:00am; Week 2 - Thursday and Sunday 12:00am-8:00am.

Objectives:

Participates in the implementation of interdisciplinary treatment plans. Continuously observes, evaluates, and communicates clients' responses to therapeutic activities and reports changes or unusual occurrences. Supervises and participates with clients in group or individual recreational, social, and related activities. Ensures client hygiene, grooming, activities of daily living, and nutrition to support client independence and overall recovery. Demonstrates ability to display compassion empathy, and calmness in all situations, including stressful interactions with clients. Assist in activities of daily living skills and teaching activities. Medication monitoring. Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans. Support people to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high quality of life.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED. Experience in a helping role is required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks. Willingness to help others and make a difference every day.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and or knowledge of Mental Health. Positive Communication Skills. Compassion, Reliability & Dedication. Desire to make a difference. Ethical and moral values. Professionalism.

Pay:

$18.42 - $19.34 per hour Equal Employment Opportunity YOU are welcome here. At Sinnissippi Centers, we understand that each person is unique and rooted in their individual culture. Using evidence-based practices, our approach of trauma-informed care creates a safe place where people are seen, heard, valued, empowered to succeed, and can proudly see themselves - as consumers, as staff, and as community members.