SECURITY THERAPY AIDE I

Job Requisition ID: 46738

Opening Date: 04/28/2025
Closing Date: 05/09/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SEC THERAPY AIDE I - 39901 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/25) $5,533-$7,805 per month ($66,396-$93,660 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Schuyler
Number of Vacancies: 13
Bargaining Unit Code: RC009
Merit Comp Code: 

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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.

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.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Security Therapy Aide I for the Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF) located in Rushville, Illinois to perform general and routine tasks pertaining to the protection, security, safety, therapy, and sanitation under conditions on an assigned shift/post for a 24/7 maximum security facility.  Oversees the movements, conduct, activities, and basic care of residents under the assigned post. Assists in the orientation of newly admitted residents. Intervenes and mediates in the settlement of disputes and altercations. Writes, prepares, and logs progress notes. Updates roster of residents for specific posts. Responds to emergency situations. Transports residents to off-site activities. 

Essential Functions

• Performs general and routine tasks pertaining to the protection, security, safety, therapy, and sanitation under conditions on an assigned shift/post for a 24/7 maximum security facility, other work areas, residents, and staff.
• Intervenes and mediates in the settlement of disputes and altercations among the resident populations.
• Writes, prepares, and logs progress notes to supervisory personal pertaining to changes in resident behavior and conduct or incidents that occur.
• Updates roster of residents for specific posts.
• Provides on-the-job training to Security Therapy A