Mental Health Technician I
Mental Health Technician I
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47673
Opening Date: 06/05/2025
Closing Date: 06/23/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:MENTAL HEALTH TECH I - 27011
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/25) $4702-$6432/month ($56424-$77184/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 9
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 top-tier 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 I for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia Illinois to perform beginning level duties on an assigned unit on an assigned shift in the direct care of individuals i.e. bathing personal hygiene heavy lifting heavy carrying and pushing of wheelchairs. Participates in the implementing of individuals habilitation plans. Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health requirements when performing duties.
Essential Functions
- Performs beginning level duties on an assigned unit on an assigned shift in the direct care of individuals.
- Receives guidance from higher level staff in the observing and reporting of the condition and behavior or individuals.
- Performs general housekeeping tasks such as spot mopping cleaning spills wiping tables and making beds.
- Receives training in and assists higher level technicians with escorting and taking part in individuals activity/recreational programs i.e. swimming pool bowling alley skating arena andtrips to the zoo and lake.
- Under supervision performs simple nursing procedures (TDRs BP weights collects specimens for lab etc.).
- Completes all in service training for the Mental Health Technician II position.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
- Requires successful completion of a comprehensive training program at the Mental Health Technician Trainee level.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to perform heavy lifting carrying and pushing of wheelchairs and to lift turn and/or reposition individuals.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual orothers.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Various shifts see below:
(1 vacancy) 2:00pm - 10:15pm; 45 min unpaid lunch Residential Services
Week 1: Sun & Thu off
Week 2: Tue & Wed off
Week 3: Mon & Sat off
Pattern repeats every 21 days
(1 vacancy) 2:00pm - 10:15pm; 45 min unpaid lunch Residential Services
Week 1: Mon & Sat off
Week 2: Sun & Thu off
Week 3: Tue & Wed off
Pattern repeats every 21 days
(1 vacancy) 2:00pm - 10:15pm; 45 min unpaid lunch Residential Services
Week 1: Tue & Wed off
Week 2: Mon & Sat off
Week 3: Sun & Thu off
Pattern repeats every 21 days
(2 vacancies) 10:00pm - 6:15am; 45 min unpaid lunch Residential Services
Week 1: Tue & Wed off
Week 2: Wed & Thu off
Week 3: Thu & Fri off
Week 4: Fri & Sat off
Week 5: Sun & Sat off
Week 6: Sun & Mon off
Week 7: Mon & Tue off
Pattern repeats
(2 vacancies) 10:00pm - 6:15am; 45 min unpaid lunch Residential Services
Week 1: Sun & Mon off
Week 2: Mon & Tue off
Week 3: Tue & Wed off
Week 4: Wed & Thu off
Week 5: Thu & Fri off
Week 6: Fri & Sat off
Week 7: Sat & Sun off
Pattern repeats
(2 vacancies) 10:00pm - 6:15am; 45 min unpaid lunch Residential Services
Week 1: Wed & Thu off
Week 2: Thu & Fri off
Week 3: Fri & Sat off
Week 4: Sun & Sat off
Week 5: Sun & Mon off
Week 6: Mon & Tue off
Week 7: Tue & Wed off
Pattern repeats
Work Location:1535 W McCord St Centralia Illinois 62801
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Murray Developmental Center
Residential Servicers
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)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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 Pre-Tax 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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Non-State 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
Non-State 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.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
