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Job Requisition ID:

48743

Opening Date:

08/27/2025

Closing Date:

08/26/2026

Agency:

Department of Human ServicesClass Title:

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

•27020

Skill Option:

None

Bilingual Option:

NoneSalary:

Anticipated Salary:

$4,272•$5,641 per month ($51,264•$67,692 per year)

Job Type:

SalariedCategory:

Full Time

County:

ClintonNumber of Vacancies:

100

Bargaining Unit Code:

RC009

Institutional Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:

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.\nAll 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. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview\nThe Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois. The incumbent will, for a period of time from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months, receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Conducts activities and programs and escorting of individuals to participate in the receipt of community services. Attends formal classes for instruction in the basic elements of nursing practices and techniques and to gain an elementary understanding of the causes, nature, treatment and habilitation of mental illness or developmental disabilities. Essential Functions For a period from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months, receives instruction and training in caring for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.\nObserves the technical staff in the general performance of technical duties carried out within a unit/cottage related to resident's general care and management in compliance of resident's rehabitation plan.\nReceives training in techniques of observation of residents, reports on their behavior and interacts with them in a positive manner.\nMaintains a safe, clean, and orderly unit by performing general housekeeping tasks, such as spot mopping, cleaning spills, wiping tables and making of beds and lifting up 50 pounds. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.\nMinimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.\nConditions of Employment Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.\nRequires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual or others.\nRequires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.\nRequires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.\nRequires the ability to travel in performance of job duties. Requires the ability to pass standard Physical Agility testing. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.\nRequiries ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. •All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:

24/7 Variable shifts.\n

Work Location:

1535 W Mccord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801\nDivision of Developmental Disabilities\nMurray Developmental Center\nTraining\n

Agency Contact:

DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov\n

Posting Group:

Health Services; Social Services •Please note, trainee positions are filled on a continuous basis. There may be exteneded wait times between application and job offer. About the

Agency:

\nThe Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity. As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program\nCompetitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance\n3 Paid Personal Business Days annually\n12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)\n10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually•(10 days in year one of employment) Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years\nFlexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)\n12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave\nDeferred Compensation Program•A supplemental retirement plan\nOptional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)\nFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility\nGI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans\n5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions\nCommuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

\nUse the \"Apply\" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.\nIf you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees•a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the \"View Profile\" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.\nIf you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:\nState employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid\nNon-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com•click \"Application Procedures\" in the footer of every page of the website.\nState employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. 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