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    mental health technician trainee - Anna, United States - State of Illinois

    State of Illinois
    State of Illinois Anna, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Agency : Department of Human Services

    Opening Date: 03/08/2024
    Closing Date/Time: 11/07/2024
    Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,700-$5,041 per month ($44,400-$60,492 per year)
    Job Type: Salaried
    County: Union
    Number of Vacancies: 50
    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 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 35672

    Position Overview

    The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Choate Mental Health & Dev. Center located in Anna, 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 to gain basic understanding in nature, cause, treatment and habilitation of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements when performing duties.

    Essential Functions

    35%

    1. 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 on an assigned shift.

    • Actively participates in classroom and on-the-job training classes.
    • Attends formal classes for instruction in routine nursing practices and techniques to gain basic understanding in nature, cause, treatment, and habilitation of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
    • Receives training and provides physical support, with personal care services for individuals in bathing/showering, personal grooming, personal hygiene, clothing selection and dining skills.
    • Adjusts the application of individuals physical needs, specific to his/her age and development.
    • Intervenes in the threat of injury, receives training, and assists under direct observation, in the implementation of behavior management procedures including verbal and physical intervention procedures, redirection, escorting, exclusionary time out, restraints, etc. and completes related documentation.
    • Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements when performing duties.

    30%

    2. Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team process and assists under direct observation, in the implementation of the active treatment/daily activity schedule on the programmatic unit.

    • Escorts individuals on and off campus for vocational and recreational activities, appointments, etc.
    • Under direct observation, ensures protection of individual rights regarding clothing, personal items, choice, preferences, privacy, etc.
    • Monitors and provides constant supervision to individuals.
    • Communicates observations of individual's progress to staff and documents progress in the individual's active treatment plan or other designated records.
    • Implements prescribed behavior intervention plans for individuals.

    25%

    3. Through direct observation, achieves familiarity with each individual's sensory, medical and physical condition.

    • Communicates to supervisor any changes in behavior, physical being, unusual incidents etc.
    • Completes forms/reports, progress notes, etc. in a timely manner.
    • 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.

    5%

    4. Maintains area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

    • Performs simple housekeeping functions lifting up to 50 pounds.
    • Prepares unit and individual reports.
    • Travels in performance of job duties.

    5%

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

    Minimum Qualifications

    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 individual or others.

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

    4. Requires 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: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois,

    Division of Developmental Disabilities

    Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center

    All Units/Shifts

    Agency Contact:

    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:

    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 homepage in the blue ribbon.

    Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the 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 – 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:

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