• Job Description

  Req#: 39432

  Agency : Department of Human Services

  Opening Date: 07/12/2024
  Closing Date/Time: 07/25/2024
  Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,223-$5,624/month ($50,676-$67,488/year)
  Job Type: Salaried
  County: Schuyler
  Number of Vacancies: 25
  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 39432

  Position Overview

  The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Security Therapy Aide Trainee for the Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF) located in Rushville, Illinois to participate in six (6) weeks of formal classroom training, receiving and completing 800 hours of on-the-job experience to develop the skills and ability necessary to perform general and routine tasks pertaining to protection, security, therapy and sanitation under conditions on an assigned shift/post for a 24/7 maximum security facility for a period of six (6) to twelve (12) months. Obtains specialized training and experience in therapeutic custodial care of residents with mental illness. Records and documents unusual incidents. Responds to emergency situations.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. For a period of six (6) to twelve (12) months participates in and receives six (6) weeks of formal classroom training/instruction to gain an understanding of theories, techniques, and procedures of basic treatment of residents with mental illness.
  2. Receives on-the-job training in implementing interpersonal relationships and developing a counseling role with selected residents.
  3. Records and documents unusual incidents.
  4. Participates in assigned task specific training, computer-based learning and gains on-the-job experience performing duties in accordance with post descriptions.
  5. Responds to emergency situations requiring quick, agile movement, running, climbing, lifting, bending, twisting, and grasping.
  6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

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

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires possession of a class A, B, C or D driver’s license to transport residents to off-site activities.
  2. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
  3. Requires ability to respond to emergency situations requiring quick, agile movement, running, climbing, lifting, bending, twisting, and grasping.
  4. Requires ability to use Self-Contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment.
  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: 17019 County Farm Rd, Rushville, Illinois, 62681

  Division of Mental Health

  Treatment and Detention Facility

  Security
  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.

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