On Call Dupage County Court Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Multiple locations in DuPage County, IL
Job Type: On-Call
Job Number: 25-01304
Service Unit: Behavioral Health Services
Department: Residential Services
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Description
The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to work in an On-call role as a Residential Assistant. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide life-changing assistance to adults with behavioral health disorders who live in group homes throughout DuPage County. 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 requires the ability to work 3 shifts per month, working under 1000 hours per year. The starting pay for our first shift is $17.00 per hour with a shift differential of $2.00 for second shift and $2.50 for third shift. *Salary may increase based on experience. We offer the following shifts: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and 9:30 pm to 7:30 am at anyone of our locations throughout DuPage County.
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!
Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Provide education and direction on proper hygiene and grooming and demonstrates housekeeping skills.
• Monitor overall personal safety of residents including crisis intervention.
• Participate and encourages clients with individual and group recreational activities such as sewing, cooking and art.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and may observe clients taking medications.
• Assist in facilitating transportation including assisting clients in attending all scheduled appointments.
• Perform tasks related to maintaining environmental standards in residential facilities and vehicles.
• Maintain records according to health department policies and assists in managing clients' financial accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Participate in emergency activities as assigned.

Requirements
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 (Paid) HR New Hire Orientation and Behavioral Health Services Orientation from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.
Supplemental Information
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.
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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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Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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