at Department of Human Services in Dwight, Illinois, United States Job Description 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 biggerâ€"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 scheduleâ€"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 The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician III for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to provide physical support with personal care services to individuals on an assigned unit on an assigned shift. Conducts individual and group programs. Verifies individual safety and protection through monitoring and supervision. Teaches and directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, safe and secure environment. Serves as a lead worker to lower level staff. Requires the ability to travel. Essential Functions Provides physical support with personal care services to individuals on an assigned unit on an assigned shift. Conducts individual and group programs. Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff. Verifies individual safety and protection through monitoring and supervision. Teaches and directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, safe and secure environment. Attends and completes scheduled training by Department of Human Services ( DHS ), the center and the programmatic unit. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school. Requires successful completion of an approved training program and one (1) year experience in, or applicable to the care, treatment and development of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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. About the Agency The 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 opportunitie To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account