Security Therapy Aide I
Security Therapy Aide I
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47014
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: 05/22/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SEC THERAPY AIDE I 39901
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/25) $5533$7805/month ($66396$93660/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 7
Bargaining Unit Code:RC009
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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 extended.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the 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.
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 Security Therapy Aide 1 for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna Illinois to perform routine tasks in providing therapeutic custodial care to adults in a secure residential care unit. Oversees the movements conduct activities and basic care of individuals in assigned unit. Provides general guidance and subprofessional counseling to individuals. Prepares routine reports concerning individual behavior progress and responses to treatment of medications. Confers with supervisor concerning special programs.
Essential Functions
- Performs routine tasks in providing therapeutic custodial care to adults in a secure residential care unit.
- Assists in onthejob training of Security Therapy Aide (STA) Trainees in either classroom or facility setting.
- Assists in the settlement of minor disputes among individuals.
- Provides security during distribution of prescribed medications.
- Records patient behavior on logs charts and reports.
- Reports updates of roster of individuals for specific areas.
- Conducts routine checks of security equipment and the interior of the buildings to ensure the integrity of the security systems locks screens etc.
- Oversees individual hygiene and safety to ensure that the personal care needs of the individuals are met.
- Confers with supervisor concerning special programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
- Requires successful completion of an approved Security Therapy Aide Training Program or equivalent experience.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
- Requires the ability to pass Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs 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:Various shifts see below.
(1 vacancy) 2:45 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Forensics 45 minute unpaid lunch
Week 1 Fri/Sat/Sun off
Week 2 Sat/Sun/Mon off
Week 3 Mon/Tues off
Week 4 Tues/Wed off
Week 5 Wed/Thurs off
Week 6 Thurs/Fri off
(1 vacancy) 2:45 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Forensics45 minute unpaid lunch
Week 1 Sat/Sun/Mon off
Week 2 Mon/Tues off
Week 3 Tues/Wed off
Week 4 Wed/Thurs off
Week 5 Thurs/Fri off
Week 6 Fri/Sat/Sun off
(1 vacancy) 2:45 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Forensics 45 minute unpaid lunch
Week 1 Mon/Tues off
Week 2 Tues/Wed off
Week 3 Wed/Thurs off
Week 4 Thurs/Fri off
Week 5 Fri/Sat/Sun off
Week 6 Sat/Sun/Mon off
(2 vacancies) 2:45 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Forensics45 minute unpaid lunch
Week 1 Tues/Wed off
Week 2 Wed/Thurs off
Week 3 Thurs/Fri off
Week 4 Fri/Sat/Sun off
Week 5 Sat/Sun/Mon off
Week 6 Mon/Tues off
(2 vacancies) 2:45 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Forensics45 minute unpaid lunch
Week 1 Wed/Thurs off
Week 2 Thurs/Fri off
Week 3 Fri/Sat/Sun off
Week 4 Sat/Sun/Mon off
Week 5 Mon/Tues off
Week 6 Tues/Wed off
Work Location:1000 N Main St Anna Illinois
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Choate Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities
Sycamore/Forensic/2nd Shift
Posting Group:Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Therapy Aide 1 for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna Illinois to perform routine tasks in providing therapeutic custodial care to adults in a secure residential care unit. Oversees the movements conduct activities and basic care of individuals in assigned unit. Provides general guidance and subprofessional counseling to individuals. Prepares routine reports concerning individual behavior progress and responses to treatment of medications. Confers with supervisor concerning special programs.
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)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/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.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of thehomepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of thehomepage 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 thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on 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:
Employment Type
Full-Time
