Entry Level Mental Health Worker
Advantage xPO | |
$15.65-$17.65 | |
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement | |
United States, Illinois, Wheaton | |
Jan 18, 2025 | |
Full time direct hire with full benefits! 1st and 2nd shift available: Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in Glendale Heights $15.65 per hour Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 pm (noon) to 10:00 pm in Bloomingdale $17.65 per hour Full benefits include Paid Training, 12 Paid Holidays per year, three weeks paid vacation, sick and personal time, Tuition Reimbursement and a Service Loan Forgiveness Program, pension plan 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 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 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 a (Paid) New Employee Orientation program on the first shift, Monday through Friday. (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage xPOAdvantage xPO is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage xPO is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. |