Entry Level Mental Health Worker

Full-time entry level position with excellent benefits no experience needed. 3rd shift $17.50 per hour non-negotiable. 2nd shift $17 per hour and Day shift $15 per hour.

Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's license and good driving record.

A new employee in this classification must attend a PAID week-long New Employee Orientation program on the first shift (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Can you say benefits? This position offers a full benefit package which includes 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation per year and paid sick time. This is also a pension eligible position and we are a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Responsibilities

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

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

Completes grocery shopping for the unit, and completes supply inventories.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will have excellent communication skills; some knowledge of the policies and procedures of a residential program; working skill in using a personal computer and applicable software; working skill in performing clerical duties and operating related office equipment; some skill in the preparation of records. Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.

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