SECURITY THERAPY AIDE TRAINEE

Job Requisition ID: 46739

Opening Date: 04/28/2025
Closing Date: 05/09/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SEC THERAPY AIDE TR - 39905 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/25) $4,390-$5,846 per month ($52,680-$70,152 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 Trainee for the Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF) located in Rushville, Illinois to  participate in six (6) weeks of formal classroom training, receiving and completing 800 hours of on-the-job experience to develop the skills and ability necessary to perform general and routine tasks pertaining to protection, security, therapy and sanitation under conditions on an assigned shift/post for a 24/7 maximum security facility for a period of six (6) to twelve (12) months. Obtains specialized training and experience in therapeutic custodial care of residents with mental illness. Records and documents unusual incidents. Responds to emergency situations.

Essential Functions

• For a period of six (6) to twelve (12) months participates in and receives six (6) weeks of formal classroom training/instruction to gain an understanding of theories, techniques, and procedures of basic treatment of residents with mental illness.
• Receives on-the-job training in implementing interpersonal relationships and developing a counseling role with selected residents. 
• Records and documents unusual incidents.
• Participates in assigned task specific training, computer-based learning and gains on-the-job experience performing duties in accordance with post descriptions.
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