MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

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Date:  Oct 25, 2024
Location: 

Waukegan, IL, US, 60085

Job Requisition ID:  35666

Agency :  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 03/08/2024 
Closing Date/Time: 11/07/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Salary: $3,971 - $5,243 per month ($47,652 - $62,916 per year)  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Lake  
Number of Vacancies:   200  
Plan/BU: RC009   

 

This 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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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. Please note, trainee positions are filled on a continuous basis. There may be extended wait timesbetween application and job offer.

 

Posting Identification Number  35666 

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 and not to exceed twelve 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 individual’s response to care and programs and escorting individuals to participate in the receipt of community services. Travels in performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

40%

1. For a period from six and not to exceed twelve months, receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

  • Actively participates in classroom and on-the-job training in the basic elements of nursing care, first aid, and hygiene.   
  • Receives a minimum of 120 hours in formal classroom training and a minimum of 400 hours in on-the-job training, and provides personal care services for individuals in bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding. 
  • Assists and encourages individuals in caring for themselves to become more independent.
  • Escorts individuals to various community events and outings. 
  • Learns to observe and communicate significant aspects of individuals’ behavior, physical condition, and personal needs.
  • Takes and records vital signs. 
  • Assists with ambulation and various other physically supportive techniques. 
  • Receives training in the policies and procedures associated with implementation of behavior intervention programs and performs these activities under direct observation.

35%

2. Participates in providing active treatment and habilitation services for individuals. 

  • Verbally interacts with individuals in various activities in a therapeutic manner including physically assisting individuals to perform various activities as well as lifting and transferring individuals in accord with their ambulation skills. 
  • Records accurate and timely documentation of individuals’ care and programming in accord with the guidelines of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Kiley Developmental Center, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Care Freedom Act (HCFA), and Public Health.

10%

3. Escorts individuals and participates in training individuals in residential, social or vocational activities both at Kiley Developmental Center and in other designated locations. 

  • Communicates orally and in writing with individuals and other employees. 
  • Promptly communicates problems with supervisor which could impede the performance of assigned duties, or which are not in accord with facility or Department policies and procedures.
  • Physically restrains individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual or others.
  • In performance of job duties, works after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
  • Travels in performance of job duties.

10%

4. 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.  

  • Develops and continually maintains awareness for the safety and comfort of individuals. 
  • Provides verbal and physical interaction and modes appropriate social behavior with the individuals at Kiley Developmental Center.

5%

5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

Employment Conditions

1. Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
2. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individuals or others.

3. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.

4. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

5. Requires the ability to travel.

6. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

7. 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:  24/7 Variable Shifts  
Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085  

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Kiley Developmental Center

All Units/Shifts

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

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)
  • GI Bill® Training/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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

APPLICATION 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 the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

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 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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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