Mental Health Technician Trainee
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Job Location:
Waukegan, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 49536 - 65400
Posted on:
03-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:48742
Opening Date: 08/27/2025
Closing Date: 08/26/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE - 27020
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4128 - $5450 per month ($49536 - $65400 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 60
Bargaining Unit Code:RC009 Institutional Employees AFSCME
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 Trainee at the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan Illinois. The incumbent will for a period of time from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) 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
- For a period from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Participates in providing active treatment and habilitation services for individuals.
- Escorts individuals and participates in training individuals in residential social or vocational activities both at Kiley Developmental Center and in other designated locations.
- Performs 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.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individuals or others.
- 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.
- Requires the ability to pass standard Physical Agility testing.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pas 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:24/7 Variable shifts.
Work Location:1401 W Dugdale Rd Waukegan Illinois 60085
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Kiley Developmental Center
Staff Development
Posting Group:Health Services; Social Services
*Please note trainee positions are filled on continuous basis. There may be extended wait times between application and job offer.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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.
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 thehomepage in the blue ribbon.
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.
If you have taken the CMS automated multiple-choice test and have a current grade for this title a copy of the grade notice can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of the application.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Care
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Case Management
- Experience with Children
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
