Mental Health Technician Trainee

*Agency*: Department of Human Services *Location:* Centralia, IL, US, 62801 *Job Requisition ID: *31188 *Opening Date: *09/19/2023 *Closing Date:* 05/20/2024 *Salary: * Anticipated Salary: $3,610- $4,918 per month ($43,320 - $59,016 per year) *Job Type: *Salaried Full Time *County: *Clinton *Number of Vacancies: *180 *Plan/BU:* RC009 *\*\*\*MUST APPLY ONLINE \*\*\** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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*Posting Identification Number 10-74-31188* *Position Overview* The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, 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.
Conducts activities and programs and escorting of individuals to participate in the receipt of community services.
Attends formal classes for instruction in the basic elements of nursing practices and techniques and to gain an elementary understanding of the causes, nature, treatment and habilitation of mental illness or developmental disabilities.
*Job Responsibilities* 1.
For a period from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training in caring for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.
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Observes the technical staff in the general performance of technical duties carried out within a unit/cottage related to resident’s general care and management in compliance of residents’ rehabilitation plan.
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Receives training in techniques of observation of residents, reports on their behavior and interacts with them in a positive manner.
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Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly unit by performing general housekeeping tasks, such as spot mopping, cleaning spills, wiping tables and making of beds and lifting up 50 pounds.
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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.
*Conditions of Employment* 1.
Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the Individual or others.
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Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
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Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
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Requires the ability to travel in performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
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Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
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Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
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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.
*Work Hours: *24/7 Variable Shifts *Work Location: *1535 W McCord St Centralia, IL 62801-5805 Division of Developmental Disabilities Murray Developmental Center Training/Residential Unit *Agency Contact: *DHS.
HiringUnit@Illinois.
gov *Job Family: *Health Services; Social Services *About the Agency:* The Illinois Department of Human Services 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.
*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 Work Schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity 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) *For more information about our benefits please follow this link:* https://www2.
illinois.
gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.
aspx *APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS* Must apply online.
*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).
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ns2cloud.
com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $3,610.
00 - $4,918.
00 per month Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Loan forgiveness * Paid time off * Parental leave * Pet insurance * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Overnight shift * Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): * Do you possess knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to high school completion? Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Work Location: In person