Mental Health Technician Trainee
Under immediate supervision, completes classroom and on-the-job training. Performs beginning level direct care functions in tech care and habilitation of individuals with developmental disabilities, on assigned unit under supervision of the Residential Services Supervisor during trainee period.
Mental Health Technician 1
Under immediate supervision, performs beginning level duties on a unit in the direct care of individuals, i.e., bathing, personal hygiene, heavy lifting, heavy carrying and pushing of wheelchairs; participates in the implementing of individuals' habilitation plans.
Mental Health Technician II
Under direct supervision, performs duties in a designated living or work area for the care, treatment or habilitation and development of individuals with intellectual disabilities; provides and/or monitors personal care services for individuals such as bathing, toileting, feeding, food preparation and dressing; carries out a portion of activity therapy programs by teaching and engaging individuals in planned educational, vocational recreational and social activities. Participates and provides support in the on-the-job training of less experienced Mental Health Technicians. Functions as shift charge in the absence of higher-level Mental Health Technicians. Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health requirements when performing duties.Mental Health Technician Trainee
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school. Require the ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program. Requires the ability to implement training programs and procedures for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Mental Health Technician I
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school. Requires successful completion of a comprehensive training program at the MHT Trainee level. Requires working knowledge of nursing care, first aid and personal and environmental hygiene. Requires elementary knowledge of Human Services rules and established individual care and treatment programs, requires skill and ability to provide basic personal and nursing care services to individuals with mental intellectual or developmental disabilities. Requires ability to participate in routine programs of care, treatment and habilitation.
Mental Health Technician II
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school. Requires successful completion of an approved training program and six months experience in, or applicable to the care, treatment or habilitation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Requires working knowledge of Human Services rules and established individual care and treatment programs. Requires skill and ability to provide required personal and nursing services and procedures and techniques geared toward treatment, development and habilitation.Work Location:
Elisabeth Ludeman Center
114 N. Orchard Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466
Mental Health Technician Trainee
Anticipated starting salary: $31,224.00/yr - $41,448.00/yr
Full Bargaining Unit Range: $31,224.00/yr - $41,448.00/yr
Current Bargaining Unit Employees: Collective Bargaining Agreement Language Applies
Hours of work:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday during classroom training with other shifts as assigned.
Upon completion of classroom training assignment to shift:
6:10 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. OR
2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Rotating days off
Mental Health Technician I
Anticipated starting salary: $32,928.00/yr - $45,348.00/yr
Full Bargaining Unit Range: $32,928.00/yr - $45,348.00/yr
Current Bargaining Unit Employees: Collective Bargaining Agreement Language Applies
Mental Health Technician II
Anticipated starting salary: $34,680.00/yr-$47,976.00/yr
Full Bargaining Unit Range: $34,680.00/yr-$47,976.00/yr
Current Bargaining Unit Employees: Collective Bargaining Agreement Language Applies
Hours of Work:
6:10 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. OR
2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. OR
10:20 p.m. -6:20 a.m.
Every third weekend off, rotating days off
Other days/shifts as assigned or required
Where to Apply:
Include posting ID # and bidders names in subject line when applying
Agency Contact:
Alice Chambers
Alice.chambers@illinois.gov
114 N. Orchard Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466
Fax: 708-283-3017
**PLEASE SEE NEW CMS GRADING PROCESS BELOW**
APPLICATION – BIDDING PROCEDURES:
1. PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY (applying for a grade OR currently hold a grade): Effective November 1, 2019 CMS Examining will no longer accept CMS100B applications. Current employees interested in this position must submit a bid form and completed Promotional Application (CMS100B, Rev. 07/2019 or newer) to the contact person; this must be done within the bid/posting period and contain the posting ID number on the all forms.
2. ALL OTHER INTERESTED CANDIDATES (Voluntary Reduction, Job Assignments & Transfer): Applicants must submit a bid form, transfer request form (if applicable), and a completed employment application (CMS100, Rev. 07/2019 or newer) to the contact person; this must be done within the posting period and contain the bid/posting ID number on all forms.
NON-STATE APPLICANTS/GENERAL PUBLIC: If a written examination is needed for this position, the examination must be completed by submitting a CMS100 Application to the testing site during the posting period. If no written test is required, a CMS100 application must be submitted to the contact person; this must be done within the posting period and contain the bid/posting ID number on all forms. Please visit www.work.illinois.gov to obtain a CMS100 application.See AlsoMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEEThis position is not subject to Central Management Services (CMS) testing procedures; therefore, no application needs to be submitted to CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling, for grading. All interested applicants must submit a CMS-100 employment application directly to the Agency Contact listed above prior to the end of the posting period. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).
Additional Documentation for Mental Health Technician Trainee I:
Documents are in PDF format and can be viewed using Adobe Reader.
NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.
