MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN III

Governor of Illinois; Anna (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician III to join their team at a prominent facility in Anna, Illinois. This role involves providing essential physical support and personal care services to individuals, ensuring their safety and well-being while conducting engaging programs. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate approach, a commitment to fostering a secure environment, and the ability to guide individuals in maintaining cleanliness and safety. Join a team that values compassion and equity, contributing to meaningful work that impacts the lives of many in the community.

Benefits

Pension Program

Health Insurance

Paid Personal Business Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program

Commuter Savings Program

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge equivalent to completion of high school.
• One year experience in care for individuals with mental illness or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical support with personal care services.
• Conducts individual and group programs for residents.
• Ensures safety and compliance with health requirements.

Skills

Personal Care Services

Monitoring and Supervision

Group Programs Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Approved Training Program

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 46961

Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: 05/22/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:MENTAL HEALTH TECH III - 27013
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/25) $5,302-$7,460/month ($63,624-$89,520/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 9
Bargaining Unit Code:RC009
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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 theAdditional Documentssection of yourapplication. 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.

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.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician III for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to provide physical support with personal care services to individuals on an assigned shift, on an assigned unit. Conducts individual and group programs. Verifies individual safety and protection through monitoring and supervision. Teaches and directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, safe, and secure environment. Serves in an advanced worker capacity providing assistance to lower-level staff on complex problems. Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health requirements when performing duties. Functions as shift charge in the absence of higher-level Mental Health Technicians. Travels in performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

• Provides physical support with personal care services to individuals on an assigned shift on an assigned unit.
• Conducts individual and group programs.
• Verifies individual safety and protection through monitoring and supervision.
• Teaches and directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Attends and completes scheduled training as by Department of Human Services (DHS), the center and the programmatic unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires successful completion of an approved training program and one (1) year experience in, or applicable to the care, treatment, and development of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to perform heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing of wheelchairs and to lift, turn and reposition individuals.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: See below:

(1 vacancy) 6:45am - 3:00pm; 45 minute unpaid lunch Sycamore Upper

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(1 vacancy) 6:45am - 3:00pm; 45 minute unpaid lunch Cedar Upper

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(1 vacancy) 2:45pm - 11:00pm; 45 minute unpaid lunch Cedar Lower

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(1 vacancy) 2:45pm - 11:00pm; 45 minute unpaid lunch Cedar Lower

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(1 vacancy) 2:45pm - 11:00pm; 45 minute unpaid lunch Cedar Upper

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(1 vacancy) 2:45pm - 11:00pm; 45 minute unpaid lunch Cedar Upper

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(1 vacancy) 2:45pm - 11:00pm; 45 minute unpaid lunch Sycamore Upper

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(1 vacancy) 2:45pm - 11:00pm; 45 minute unpaid lunch LTC

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Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

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)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI BillTraining/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:

• [e-mail]

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