Mental Health Technician Trainee
Mental Health Technician Trainee
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Job Description
Agency :Department of Human Services
Class Title:MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE 27020
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Opening Date:11/06/2024
Closing Date/Time: 07/03/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3971 $5243 per month $47652 $62916 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 200
Plan/BU:RC009
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the 2web website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
While not requireda Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable titles that require specific coursework professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in theAdditional Documentssection of yourapplication. Failure to upload requested transcripts license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be note trainee positions are filled on a continuous basis. There may be extended wait timesbetween application and job offer.
Posting Identification Number 35666
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan Illinois. The incumbent will for a period of time from six and not to exceed twelve months receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Attends formal classes for instruction in routine nursing practices and techniques behavior intervention skill development and to gain elementary understanding of the causes nature and treatment of intellectual disabilities. Performs routine tasks in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities including conducting activities and programs documenting data regarding the individuals response to care and programs and escorting individuals to participate in the receipt of community services. Travels in performance of job duties.
Essential Functions
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a period from six and not to exceed twelve months receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Actively participates in classroom and onthejob training in the basic elements of nursing care first aid and hygiene.
- Receives a minimum of 120 hours in formal classroom training and a minimum of 400 hours in onthejob training and provides personal care services for individuals in bathing toileting dressing and feeding.
- Assists and encourages individuals in caring for themselves to become more independent.
- Escorts individuals to various community events and outings.
- Learns to observe and communicate significant aspects of individuals behavior physical condition and personal needs.
- Takes and records vital signs.
- Assists with ambulation and various other physically supportive techniques.
- Receives training in the policies and procedures associated with implementation of behavior intervention programs and performs these activities under direct observation.
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in providing active treatment and habilitation services for individuals.
- Verbally interacts with individuals in various activities in a therapeutic manner including physically assisting individuals to perform various activities as well as lifting and transferring individuals in accord with their ambulation skills.
- Records accurate and timely documentation of individuals care and programming in accord with the guidelines of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Kiley Developmental Center Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Care Freedom Act (HCFA) and Public Health.
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individuals and participates in training individuals in residential social or vocational activities both at Kiley Developmental Center and in other designated locations.
- Communicates orally and in writing with individuals and other employees.
- Promptly communicates problems with supervisor which could impede the performance of assigned duties or which are not in accord with facility or Department policies and procedures.
- Physically restrains individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual or others.
- In performance of job duties works after business hours weekends and holidays.
- Travels in performance of job duties.
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light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean safe comfortable and sanitary living environment including spot mopping cleaning spills wiping tables removing trash securing supplies and equipment and making beds and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Develops and continually maintains awareness for the safety and comfort of individuals.
- Provides verbal and physical interaction and modes appropriate social behavior with the individuals at Kiley Developmental Center.
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5.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1.Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
2. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to theindividuals or others.
3. Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.
4. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
5. Requires the ability to travel.
ability to pass the IDHS background check.
7. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:24/7 Variable Shifts
Work Location:1401 W Dugdale Rd Waukegan Illinois 60085
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Kiley Developmental Center
All Units/Shifts
Posting Group:Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services supports programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity Equity Community Urgency Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 1025 Days of Paid Vacation time annually 10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12hour & parttime Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional PreTax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5 Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the2web homepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the2web homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on 2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
