Mental Health Technician Trainee

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : Agency : Department of Human ServicesLocation : Waukegan, IL, US, 60085Opening Date : 3 / 08 / 2024Closing Date : 11 / 07 / 2024Salary : Anticipated Salary : $3,971 - $5,243 per month ( $47,652 - $62,916 per year)Job Type : SalariedCounty : LakeNumber of Vacancies : 200 MUST APPLY ONLINE This position is a union position;

therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement / labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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 35666Position OverviewThe Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois.

The incumbent will, for a period of time from six and not to exceed twelve months, receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Attends formal classes for instruction in routine nursing practices and techniques, behavior intervention skill development and to gain elementary understanding of the causes, nature and treatment of intellectual disabilities.

Performs routine tasks in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities, including conducting activities and programs, documenting data regarding the individuals response to care and programs and escorting individuals to participate in the receipt of community services.

Travels in performance of job duties.Minimum QualificationsRequires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

Employment ConditionsRequires ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to theindividuals 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.Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.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 : 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085Division of Developmental DisabilitiesKiley Developmental CenterAll Units / ShiftsAgency Contact : Posting Group : Health Services ; Social Services