Posting number: 26-01410
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Division: Residential Services
Job classification: Resident_Assistant
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Social Services, Miscellaneous, Human Services, Customer Service, Health Education, Community and Social Services, Health Care Support
The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our Glen Ellyn Woods Group Home. In this role, as a Residential Assistant, 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.
This position is on our second shift, with a four-day work week, Wednesday through Saturday 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Our starting salary is $15.65 per hour along with a $2.00 per hour shift differential for working on our second shift. (Salary may increase based on experience)
As a DuPage County employee, you will receive a comprehensive benefit package to include, 12 paid vacation days, 5 paid personal days, 12 paid Holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, accrued sick leave and affordable health insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blues Shield. We offer tuition reimbursement as well as eligibility for a Federal Student Load Forgiveness Program. This is a pension-eligible position, for a secure retirement. Overtime is available, however not required!
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.
The DuPage County Health Department, founded by public referendum in 1944, works to protect and promote the health of our community. The responsibilities of the Health Department include: preventing epidemics and the spread of disease, protecting against environmental hazards and injuries, promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors, responding to disasters and assisting in recovery, and assuring the accessibility of health services.
Among our many services, we offer immunization clinics and dental services, inspect pools and restaurants, educate students about healthy behaviors, investigate disease outbreaks, prepare for public health emergencies, provide testing and treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases, and offer behavioral health services, in addition to numerous other programs that support the health of our residents. For more information about all the services we offer, visit www.dupagehealth.org.
Clients wishing to make an appointment can call (630) 682-7400. The Health Department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some clinics holding evening and weekend hours.
The Health Department also provides 24 hour support for mental health emergencies through our Crisis Intervention Unit. Individuals in need can contact the Crisis Intervention Unit at any time at (630) 627-1700.
DuPage County, Illinois is located directly south and west of Cook County, which includes the city of Chicago. In serving the approximately 932,000 residents of DuPage, the Health Department employs approximately 600 dedicated health care professionals and support staff. Services are provided at various facilities located throughout the county, with Public Health Centers in Addison, Lombard, West Chicago, Westmont, and Wheaton.
For more information about employment and volunteer opportunities at the DuPage County Health Department, visit https://www.dupagehealth.org/317/Career-Opportunities.
