What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN IV position at illinois?
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 4/10/2024
Closing Date/Time: 04/23/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,977 - $7,221 per month ($59,724 - $86,652 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 7
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 36736
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician IV for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to function as shift charge technician for a designated living area. Coordinates and maintains accountability for a designated living area by assigning staff to ensure for adequate group/shift coverage. Assigns break/mealtimes, completes documentation for staffing needs. Ensures the implementation of group and individual schedules. Ensures work environment is clean, safe and secure. Directs social and recreational activities and assists in established treatment and development programs. Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements, Department of Human Services (DHS) and facility policies and procedures. Serves as a working supervisor to lower-level staff.
Job Responsibilities
- Functions as shift charge technician for a living or work area, on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift.
- Serves as a working supervisor.
- Provides and/or monitors personal care services for individuals such as bathing, feeding, toileting, food distribution and dressing.
- Provides and/or monitors the provision of services associated with the individual’s healthcare needs in accord with each individual’s treatment plan and as specified by the physician/nurse.
- Completes shift charge reports and forms in a timely manner.
- Ensures work environment is clean, safe and secure in accord with IDPH requirements and facility policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 habilitation of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Conditions of Employment
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Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
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Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.
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Requires the ability to perform heavy lifting, carrying and pushing of wheelchairs and to lift, turn and reposition individuals.
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Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
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Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
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Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
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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.
(1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, Rotating Days Off; Week 1: Tues/Wed, Week 2: Mon/Sat/Sun, Week 3: Fri, Unit 502
(1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, Rotating Days Off; Week 1: Wed/Thurs, Week 2: Mon/Sat/Sun, Week 3: Fri, Unit 514A
(1 vacancy) 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm, Rotating Days Off; Week 1: Tues/Sat/Sun, Week 2: Fri, Week 3: Wed/Thurs, Unit 318
(1 vacancy) 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm, Rotating Days Off; Week 1: Wed/Thurs, Week 2: Mon/Sat/Sun, Week 3: Fri, Unit 502
(1 vacancy) 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, Rotating Days Off; Week 1: Mon/Sat/Sun, Week 2: Fri, Week 3: Tues/Wed, Unit 100A
(1 vacancy) 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, Rotating Days Off; Week 1: Tues/Sat/Sun, Week 2: Fri, Week 3: Wed/Thurs, Unit 100B
(1 vacancy) 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, Rotating Days Off, Week 1: Tues/Sat/Sun, Week 2: Fri, Week 3: Wed/Thurs, Unit 813A
Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Shapiro Center
Residential Unit
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:
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A Pension Program
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Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
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3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
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12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
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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)
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13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
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Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
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12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
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Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
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Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
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Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
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5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
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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 assignments 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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Salary : $59,724 - $86,652
