Mental Health Technician Trainee

Illinois Department of Human Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Mabley Developmental Center in Dixon, Illinois. The position provides instruction and training during a 6 to 12 month period to care for individuals with developmental disabilities, including structured classroom and on-the-job hours totaling at least 120 and 400 respectively.

During the trainee period, the incumbent will perform beginning level direct care tasks under supervision, with duties spanning

Responsibilities

• Escorts individuals during activities including self-help activities such as toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and laundry.
• Performs basic housekeeping assignments including mopping, cleaning tables, removing trash, weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the trainee duties enumerated above.

Job description

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, 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. Completes on the job training assignments totaling a minimum of 120 hours in formal classroom training and a minimum of 400 hours in on-the-job training. Performs beginning level direct care functions in the care and habilitation of individuals with developmental disabilities, on assigned unit under supervision during trainee period.

Essential Functions

• For a period, from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months, receives instruction and training in the caring for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Completes on the job training assignments totaling a minimum of 120 hours in formal classroom training and a minimum of 400 hours in on-the-job training.
• Escorts individuals during activities including self-help activities such as toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and laundry.
• Performs basic housekeeping assignments including mopping, cleaning tables, removing trash, weighing up to 50 pounds, etc.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.