• Job Description

  Req#: 27761

  Agency : Department of Human Services

  Opening Date/Time: 06/07/2023
  Closing Date/Time: 06/21/2023
  Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,289 - $4,477 per month.
  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Livingston
  Number of Vacancies: 2
  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 10-67-27761

  Position Overview

  The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician 2 for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team on an assigned unit and on an assigned shift, during the evaluation, assessment, development, and implementation of Individual Service Plans in accord with applicable facility, Developmental Disabilities, State, Federal and Accreditation Council standards, rules, policies, and regulations. Assists individuals with independent living, recreational and social activities, vocational and educational skills and activities, selfcare such as bathing, showering, etc. Monitors assigned individuals in environments including escorting individuals in the community. Provides basic health care. Performs routine scheduled and unscheduled surveillance to observe breaches of security or physical hazards.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team on an assigned unit and on an assigned shift, during the evaluation, assessment, development, and implementation of Individual Service Plans in accord with applicable facility, Developmental Disabilities, State, Federal and Accreditation Council standards, rules, policies, and regulations.
  2. Monitors assigned individuals in environments including escorting individuals in the community.
  3. Maintains records of care, training and habilitation provided, including observing an individuals' responses to programs and services.
  4. Provides basic health care, including first aid and routine treatment procedures as specified by a physician or nurse.
  5. Familiarizes self with procedures and equipment through employee training courses, observation, reading detailed documents or by communicating with other staff.
  6. Performs routine scheduled and unscheduled surveillance to observe breaches of security or physical hazards.
  7. 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.
  2. Requires successful completion of an approved training program and six months experience in, or applicable to the care, treatment, or habilitation of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
  2. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
  3. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
  4. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  5. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
  6. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  7. 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: Various shifts. See below:

  (1) Unit 1C - 5:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Rotating Days Off Week 1 Tues/Sat, Week 2 Sun/Fri, Week 3 Wed/Thurs

  (1) Unit 2C - 5:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Rotating Days Off Week 1 Tues/Sat, Week 2 Sun/ Fri, Week 3 Wed/Thurs
  Work Location: 134 W Main St Dwight, IL 60420-1322

  Division of Developmental Disabilities

  Fox Developmental Center

  Residential Services

  Compliance Unit
  Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

  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:

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• 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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