Security Therapy Aide I

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 06/24/2024

Closing Date/Time: 07/08/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) $5,112-$7,167/month ($61,344-$86,004/year)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Union

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 38880

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Therapy Aide 1 for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to perform routine tasks in providing therapeutic custodial care to adults in a secure residential care unit. Oversees the movements, conduct, activities and basic care of individuals in assigned unit. Provides general guidance and sub-professional counseling to individuals. Prepares routine reports concerning individual behavior, progress and responses to treatment of medications. Confers with supervisor concerning special programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks in providing therapeutic custodial care to adults in a secure residential care unit.

• Assists in on-the-job training of Security Therapy Aide (STA) Trainees in either classroom or facility setting.

• Assists in the settlement of minor disputes among individuals.

• Provides security during distribution of prescribed medications.

• Records patient behavior on logs, charts, and reports.

• Reports updates of roster of individuals for specific areas.

• Conducts routine checks of security equipment and the interior of the buildings to ensure the integrity of the security systems, locks, screens, etc.

• Oversees individual hygiene and safety to ensure that the personal care needs of the individuals are met.

• Confers with supervisor concerning special programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 Security Therapy Aide Training Program or equivalent experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.

• Requires the ability to pass Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.

• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

• 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.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 2:45 p.m.-11:00 p.m. ; Time Group 2 (rotating schedule), see below.

Week 1: Monday/Tuesday off

Week 2: Tuesday/Wednesday off

Week 3: Wednesday/Thursday off

Week 4: Thursday/Friday off

Week 5: Friday/Saturday/Sunday off

Week 6: Saturday/Sunday/Monday off

Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Choate Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities

Sycamore/Forensic/2nd Shift

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services ; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program

• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

• 10-25 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

• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If 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.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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