MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE - 2702000
Dwight, IL, US, 60420-1322
Agency: Department of Human Services
Posting ID # 10-67-608
Closing Date/Time: CONTINUOUS POSTING
Salary: $2,721 - $3,580/monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Livingston
Number of Vacancies: Varies
Plan/BU: RC009
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this posting:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
*****DO NOT APPLY ONLINE*****
Follow the application instructions below to apply to this position.
Job Responsibilities
Under immediate supervision, on an assigned shift, receives instruction and training in caring for individuals with intellectual and devleopmental disabilities for a period of from 6 and not to exceed twelve months. Attends formal classes for instruction in routine nursing practices and and techniques to gain basic understanding in nature, cause, treatment and rehabilitation of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ensure compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements when performing duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requires ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program. Requires ability to develop skills necessary to provide basic personal nursing care services and to participate in programs of care, treatment, and habilitation. Requires ability to understand and effectively carry out written and oral instructions. Requires ability to adjust to and function effectively in an environment with individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Requires abiity to write clear and concise statements of individual care, treatment and performance in accordance with approved guidelines.
Work Hours: Various Units, Shifts and Days Off
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday during classroom training with other days/shifts as assigned.
Upon completion of classroom training, assignment to shift:
5:45 am - 2:00 pm
1:45 pm - 10:00pm
Every Third Weekend Off
Other days/shifts as assigned or required
**Note: Shift assignments and area assignments will be made based on operational needs and are subject to change.
Work Location: Fox Developmental Center
134 W. Main Street
Dwight, IL 60420
Agency Contact:
Rochelle Jackson, HR Director 815-584-3347 ext 217
Fax: 815-584-3723
Job Function: Health Services
DHS Mission Statement - IDHS’ serves families in need all 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.
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR. PLEASE USE THE REQUISITION ID FOR THE BID # ON THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FORM.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.
To Apply: Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact listed above.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.