Governor of Illinois

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE


Pay$3700.00 - $5041.00 / month
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 36752

      Agency: Department of Human Services

      Opening Date: 05/20/2024
      Closing Date/Time: 06/03/2024
      Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,700 - $5,041 per month ($44,400 - $60,492 per year)
      Job Type: Salaried
      County: Cook
      Number of Vacancies: 10
      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 36752

      Position Overview

      The Division of Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois. The incumbent will, for a period of from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives training, instruction and performs entry level, routine personal care services and therapeutic activities in the treatment and habilitation of mentally ill patients at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team process. Ensures the patient service environment is maintained.

      Job Responsibilities

      1. For a period from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives training, instruction and performs entry level, routine personal care services and therapeutic activities in the treatment and habilitation of mentally ill patients at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
      2. Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team process and assists under direct observation, in the implementation of the active treatment/daily activity schedule on the inpatient unit.
      3. Ensures the patient service environment is maintained to meet Department, Hospital and regulatory standards.
      4. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

      Minimum Qualifications

      1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

      Conditions of Employment

      1. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
      2. Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.
      3. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
      4. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
      5. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
      6. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

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

      Work Hours: 24/7 Variable Shifts
      Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634

      Division of Mental Health

      Chicago-Read Mental Health Center

      Nursing Department
      Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

      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)

      • GI Bill® Training/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:

      • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

      • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

  • 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.