RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER TRAINEE

Job Requisition ID: 43134 
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER TRAINEE - 38279 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 01/29/2025

 Closing Date/Time: 02/11/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,852 - $5,046 per month ($46,224 - $60,552 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 5
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  43134

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Position Overview

Under immediate supervision, for a period of three (3) to eighteen (18) months, participates in a trainee program designed to prepare trainees to work effectively with students with visually impaired and/or multiple disabilities attending Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI). Successfully completes assignments in the care and training of ISVI students under close supervision. Participates in job orientation which introduces and acquaints the trainee with the philosophy, policies, objectives, and programs of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and ISVI, the total educational and social programs and the residential units, the personnel system and conditions of employment, the kind and nature of supportive services to students, and the physical layout of campus. Assists in and travels with students to ensure the safe transit of students to and from school, home, classes, and activities on and off campus. Attends staff meetings where student’s progress is evaluated.

Essential Functions

• For a period of three (3) to eighteen (18) months, participates in a trainee program designed to prepare trainees to work effectively with students with visually impaired and/or multiple disabilities attending Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
• Successfully completes assignments in the care and training of ISVI students under close supervision.
• Participates in job orientation which introduces and acquaints the trainee with the philosophy, policies, objectives, and programs of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and ISVI, the total educational and socia