Governor of Illinois
Mental Health Technician I
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Job Description
- Req#: 31000
- Implements daily treatment programs and schedules for individuals in a living area, on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift.
- Provides and/or monitors personal care services for individuals such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing etc.
- Participates in and escorts individuals to planned educational, vocational, recreational and social activities, appointments and other areas of the center.
- Maintains area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition and in compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health requirements.
- Attends and completes mandated training for the department, facility, and programmatic area.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- 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.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to perform heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing of wheelchairs and to lift, turn and/or reposition individuals.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- 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)
- 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)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 09/13/2023
Closing Date/Time: 09/29/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,108 - $5,805 per month ($49,296 - $69,660 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 17
Plan/BU: RC009This 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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a 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 the Additional Documents section of your application. 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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-75-31000
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician I for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to implement treatment programs for individuals in a living area on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift. Assists in providing physical care services and develops skills in care, treatment, development, and rehabilitation. Participates in and escorts individuals to planned educational, vocational, recreational, and social activities. Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health requirements when performing duties. Travels in performance of job duties.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours: Various shifts. See below.
(1) 2:45pm-11:15pm, Week 1- Tues/Sat/Sun Week 2- Fri Week 3- Wed/Thurs Rotating Days off, Unit 103B
(1) 2:45pm-11:15pm, Week 1- Wed/Thurs Week 2- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 3- Fri Rotating Days off, Unit 202A
(1) 2:45pm-11:15pm, Week 1- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 2- Thurs Week 3- Tues/Wed Rotating Days off, Unit 202B
(1) 6:30am-3:00pm, Week 1- Wed/Thurs Week 2- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 3- Fri Rotating Days off, Unit 313A
(1) 11:00pm-7:00am, Week 1- Tues/Sat/Sun Week 2- Fri Week 3- Wed/Thurs Rotating Days off, Unit 313A
(2) 6:30am-3:00pm, Week 1- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 2- Thurs Week 3- Tues/Wed Rotating Days off, Unit 813A
(1) 2:45pm-11:15pm, Week 1- Tues/Sat/Sun Week 2- Fri Week 3- Wed/Thurs Rotating Days off, Unit 318
(1) 2:45pm-11:15pm, Week 1- Wed/Thurs Week 2- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 3- Fri Rotating Days of, Unit 318
(1) 6:30am-3:00pm, Week 1- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 2- Thurs Week 3- Tues/Wed Rotating Days off, Unit 411
(1) 2:45pm-11:15pm, Week 1- Tues/Sat/Sun Week 2- Fri Week 3- Wed/Thurs Rotating Days off, Unit 411
(1) 6:30am-3:00pm, Week 1- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 2- Thurs Week 3- Tues/Wed Rotating Days off, Unit 415A
(1) 6:30am-3:00pm, Week 1- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 2- Thurs Week 3- Tues/Wed Rotating Days off, Unit 514A
(1) 6:30am-3:00pm, Week 1- Tues/Sat/Sun Week 2- Fri Week 3- Wed/Thurs Rotating Days off, Unit 514B
(1) 2:45pm-11:15pm, Week 1- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 2- Thurs Week 3- Tues/Wed Rotating Days off, Unit 514B
(1) 6:30am-3:00pm, Week 1- Mon/Sat/Sun Week 2- Thurs Week 3- Tues/Wed Rotating Days off, Unit 704A
(1) 6:30am-3:00pm, Week 1- Tues/Sat/Sun Week 2- Fri Week 3- Wed/Thurs Rotating Days off, Unit 704A
Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St Kankakee, IL 60901-5018
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Shapiro Center
Residential Unit
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.govJob Family: 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:
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com 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
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignments in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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About the company
The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.