Location: Waukegan,IL, USA
Job Requisition ID: 42773
Closing Date/Time: 12/02/2024
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: MENTAL HEALTH TECH III - 27013
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 11/15/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,101 - $7,177 per month ($61,212 - $86,124 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 37
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 42773
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 Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to provide physical support with personal care services to individuals in a living or work area on an assigned unit on an assigned shift. 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. Requires the ability to travel.
Essential Functions
* Provides oversight for the overall operation of the Home during shift.
* Provides support with personal activities of daily living tasks to individuals on an assigned unit on an assigned shift.
* Conducts individual and group programs.
* Verifies individual safety and protection through monitoring and supervision.
* Monitors to ensure a nurturing home environment that respects privacy and autonomy that promotes choice-making and independence, that involves individuals in the potation of their household that uses teachable moments and parallel talk when appropriate.
* Ensures proper meal/menu preparation and food handling guidelines are followed and that a formal and informal mealtime training is conducted.
* Performs limited housekeeping functions including spot moping, emptying trash and cleaning accidents.
* Attends and completes scheduled training as indicated by the Department of Human Services (DHS), the center and the resident 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 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: Various shifts, see below.
(2 Vacancies) 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 2
Week 1: Friday & Wednesday off
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(1 Vacancy) 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 2
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(2 Vacancies) 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 2
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(3 Vacancies) 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 2
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(4 Vacancies) 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 2
Week 1: Monday & Saturday off
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(3 Vacancies) 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 2
Week 1: Saturday & Sunday off
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(4 Vacancies) 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 5
Week 1: Friday & Wednesday off
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(4 Vacancies) 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 5
Week 1: Saturday & Sunday off
Week 2: Friday & Wednesday off
Week 3: Thursday & Monday off
(2 Vacancies) 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 5
Week 1: Tuesday & Wednesday off
Week 2: Monday & Saturday off
Week 3: Sunday & Thursday off
(1 Vacancy) 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 5
Week 1: Friday & Wednesday off
Week 2: Tuesday & Thursday off
Week 3:Saturday & Sunday off
(3 Vacancies) 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 5
Week 1: Saturday & Wednesday off
Week 2: Friday & Wednesday off
Week 3: Thursday & Tuesday off
(5 Vacancies) 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 5
Week 1: Monday & Saturday off
Week 2: Sunday & Friday off
Week 3: Wednesday & Thursday off
(3 Vacancies) 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Rotating days off, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Unit 5
Week 1: Saturday & Sunday off
Week 2: Thursday & Tuesday off
Week 3: Wednesday & Monday off
Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Kiley Developmental Center
Residential Homes
Agency Contact: ...@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)
* Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
* 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:
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.
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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:
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago