MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN I

Governor of Illinois; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Developmental Disabilities seeks a Mental Health Technician I for the Murray Developmental Center in Centralia, Illinois. This full-time role involves providing care and support to individuals, ensuring compliance with health requirements, and participating in recreational activities. A strong emphasis on teamwork, training, and meeting state health guidelines is paramount in this rewarding position that offers a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits

12 Paid Sick Days annually

10-25 Days of Paid Vacation annually

13 Paid Holidays annually

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge equivalent to completion of high school.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive training program at the Mental Health Technician Trainee level.

Responsibilities

• Perform beginning level duties in direct care of individuals.
• Complete general housekeeping tasks.
• Assist higher level technicians with activities.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Assisting individuals

General housekeeping

Education

High school diploma

Completion of a training program at the Mental Health Technician Trainee level

Job description

Opening Date: 06/22/2023
Closing Date/Time: 07/06/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,125 - $4,233 per month.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 9
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.

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 10-74-28266

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician I for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to perform beginning level duties on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift in the direct care of individuals, i.e., bathing, personal hygiene, heavy lifting, heavy carrying and pushing of wheelchairs. Participates in the implementing of individuals’ habilitation plans. Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health requirements when performing duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs beginning level duties on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift in the direct care of individuals.
• Receives guidance from higher level staff in the observing and reporting of the condition and behavior or individuals.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks, such as, spot mopping, cleaning spills, wiping tables and making beds.
• Receives training in and assists higher level technicians with escorting and taking part in individual’s activity/recreational programs, i.e., swimming pool, bowling alley, skating arena and trips to the zoo and lake.
• Under supervision, performs simple nursing procedures (TDR’s, BP, weights, collects specimens for lab, etc).
• Completes all in service training for the Mental Health Technician II position.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to perform heavy lifting, carrying and pushing of wheelchairs and to lift, turn and/or reposition individuals.
• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual or others.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• 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.

Work Hours: See below:

(2) 10:00pm-6:15am; 21-day rotating pattern. Days off Sat/Sun, Thurs, Tues/Wed, Mon, and then repeats; Apple Cottage

(1) 6:00am-2:15pm; 21-day rotating pattern. Days off Sat/Sun, Thurs, Tues/Wed, Mon, and then repeats; Berry Cottage

(1) 2:00pm-10:15pm; 21-day rotating pattern. Days off Sat/Sun, Thurs, Tues/Wed, Mon, and then repeats; Berry Cottage

(1) 6:00am-2:15pm; 21-day rotating pattern. Days off Sat/Sun, Thurs, Tues/Wed, Mon, and then repeats; Daisy Cottage

(1) 6:00am-2:15pm; 21-day rotating pattern. Days off Sat/Sun, Thurs, Tues/Wed, Mon, and then repeats; Fir Cottage

(1) 2:00pm-10:15pm; 21-day rotating pattern. Days off Sat/Sun, Thurs, Tues/Wed, Mon, and then repeats; Grape Cottage

(2) 10:00pm-6:15am; 21-day rotating pattern. Days off Sat/Sun, Thurs, Tues/Wed, Mon, and then repeats; Grape Cottage

Work Location: 1535 W McCord St Centralia, IL 62801-5805

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Job 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:
• 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

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:

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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:

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.

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