Illinois Department of Human Services Hiring for Mental Health Technician Trainee at Springfield, IL Full Time

Closing Date: 05/09/2022

Salary: $3,202 per month

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

Work Hours: 24/7 Variable Shifts

Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125

County: Sangamon

Under immediate supervision, for a period of time from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training and performs beginning level duties in the care and habilitation/treatment of patients who are mentally ill at the McFarland Mental Health Center. Actively participates in classroom and on-the-job training classes. Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team Process.

Job Responsibilities

• For a period of time from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training and performs beginning level duties in the care and habilitation/treatment of patients who are mentally ill at the McFarland Mental Health Center. Actively participates in classroom and on-the-job training classes. Receives training and provides physical support with personal care services for patients in bathing, toileting, dressing, eating and clothing. Assists and encourages patient in caring for themselves as they become more independent. Assists and checks/inventories, requisitions, orders, data sheets and other written material, etc. Assists with ambulation and various other physically supportive techniques. Intervenes in the threat of injury, receives training and under direct observation assists in the implementation of behavior management procedures such as verbal and physical intervention, redirection, escorting, exclusionary time out, four extremity restraints, etc., and complete all related documentation requirements.

• Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team Process and under direct observation, assists in the implementation of the Active Treatment/Daily Activity Schedule on unit, campus and off facility grounds. Provides physical support with nature hikes, dancing, athletic events and performs other basic active, non­ active activities. Escorts patients by walking/driving, physically supporting (i.e. ambulation difficulties or pushing wheelchair) to Active Treatment Schedule located within or outside facility campus i.e., procedures, appointments, home visits, court appointments, basketball games, shopping, etc. Under direct observation, verifies protection of patient rights regarding clothing, personal items, choice, preferences, privacy, etc.

• Assists in the performance of duties to verify the assigned living unit and patient service environment is maintained to meet Department, Facility and regulatory standards including performance of basic housekeeping tasks such as mopping, cleaning tables, storage areas of small items, removing trash, folding, use of chemicals involved in these activities and following specific related safety guidelines. Assists in picking up or delivery and proper storage of supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Reports property damaged/destroyed and other procedures for maintaining the living unit in a safe, sanitary, comfortable and homelike manner. Prepares and serves meals on living unit.

• As part of a treatment team, recommends options for best practice treatment interventions in lieu of seclusions.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

• Requires ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,202.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location