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DuPage County Health Department

Resident Assistant Bloomingdale Group Home

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A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.

$38,806 / year median in Illinois

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our Bloomingdale, Illinois, Group Home. We have a new opportunity to join us working as a Resident Assistant, on our first shift, Tuesday through Saturday from 7 :00 am to 3:00 pm. 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! 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, 12 Weeks of paid parental leave, accrued sick leave, 5 paid personal days, 12 paid vacation days, Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness . We also offer an IMRF pension as well as Health, Dental and Vision Insurance . The starting pay is $15.65 per hour; however, the salary may increase based on experience. Overtime is available, however not required! Provides assistance to adult clients with serious behavioral health issues, 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 have a good driving record. New employees are required to attend paid on-site, HR New Hire Orientation as well as CPR and CPI certification classes along with a one-day Behavioral Health Services orientation, at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for one week. Equal Opportunity Employer 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.