Mental Health Technician Trainee – Developmental Care

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

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