MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN III OPT. MANUAL COMMUNICATION

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

Job summary

A leading state agency is seeking a Mental Health Technician III to provide care and support for individuals with disabilities at the Mabley Developmental Center in Dixon, Illinois. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring safety, and providing personal care. Applicants must have a high school diploma and complete an approved training program. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension Program

Health Insurance

Paid Personal Business Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires successful completion of an approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Serves as relief shift charge to lower level Mental Health Technicians.
• Provides physical support with personal care services to individuals.
• Monitors individual’s safety and protection through supervision.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN III OPT. MANUAL COMMUNICATION

Pay $3386.00 - $4618.00 / month

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 27945

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date/Time: 06/15/2023
Closing Date/Time: 06/29/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,386 - $4,618 per month + bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 1
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 10-73-27945

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician 3 for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to serve as lead worker and relief shift charge to lower level Mental Health Technicians for a designated living area and shift. Provides physical support with personal care services to individuals. Conducts individual and group programs. Verifies individual’s safety through monitoring and supervision. Teaches and directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, safe and secure environment. Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health requirements when performing duties. Utilizes manual communication in performance of duties with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as relief shift charge to lower level Mental Health Technicians for a designated living area and shift.

Provides physical support with personal care services to individuals.

Verifies individual’s safety and protection through monitoring and supervision.

Serves as designated lead worker.

Monitors and reviews the completion of staff monitoring sheets, data collection reports, progress notes etc.

Directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, safe and secure environment.

Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the 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 year experience in or applicable to the care, treatment and habilitation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Requires the ability to communicate with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing using manual communication at a colloquial skill level.

Conditions of Employment

Requires 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 meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Work Hours: Sun - Thurs, 2:30pm - 11:00pm
Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave Dixon, IL 61021-1258

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Mabley Developmental Center

Residential Services/Direct Care - Thurber Home
Agency Contact: [e-mail]

Job Family: Health Services; Social Services

About The Agency:

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

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.

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]
• [e-mail]

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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