MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN IV

Job Requisition ID: 43184 

Opening Date: 11/26/2024
 Closing Date/Time: 12/11/2024
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: MENTAL HEALTH TECH IV - 27014 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: Manual Communication (Sign) 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,342 - $7,510 per month ($64,104 - $90,120 per year) + bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 2
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  43184

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician IV for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to serve as a responsible Shift Charge on assigned homes on an assigned shift. Supervises and participates in all required personal services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Participates in all scheduled /unscheduled routine, follow-up, emergency appointments within and outside of Mabley Developmental Center to enhance the quality of life for all individuals served ensuring compliance with center mandated policies and procedures. Provides direction to ensure the active treatment is provided for all individuals on a continuous basis and treatment plans are correct and consistent with each individual’s habilitation/treatment plan/schedule. Utilizes manual communication to translate and communicate with individuals, staff and families who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.

Essential Functions

• Functions as shift charge technician on assigned homes 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 the duties enumerated above.

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