Anixter Center·Chicago, Illinois
Provide direct support to individuals with mental health needs in residential or drop-in settings, assisting with daily living activities and medication. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, documenting client health, and implementing person-centered service plans.
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We are a passionate team of social change-makers, diverse thinkers, and problem solvers.
Our purpose is to provide the best possible services that ensure full access to quality living and spread the power of inclusivity.
We serve over 7,000 people with disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and those who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing.
If you don’t want just any job—if you want to work where you can create truly transformational change—then Anixter is the place for you.
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Flexible Hours Position & 2 Day Orientation attendance required.
(Summary description of the primary duties and objectives of the position.)
Provide direct support to people with mental health needs in a residential or drop in center setting. Be awake and on site to assist clients with activities, call for support in a crisis if needed (Anixter on call or 911). Working hours are dependent upon program needs. Position may have rotating shifts that include weekdays, weekends, and overnights.
WORK ENVIRONMENT (Expected working conditions, physical effort required & approximate amount of travel.)
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the job's duties, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.