Security Therapy Aide Trainee

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 06/10/2024

Closing Date/Time: 06/24/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/24): $4,135 - $5,508 per month ($49,620 - $66,096 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Madison

Number of Vacancies: 10

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 37687

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Security Therapy Aide Trainee for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to receive training and on-the-job experience in providing therapeutic custodial care to adults in a secure residential care forensic unit for a period of six to twelve months. Receives on-the-job training in implementing interpersonal relationships. Assists higher level staff in overall patient care. Receives training regarding methods used to escort patients. Escorts patients to court appearances, medical appointments, and other needs outside of the facility. Receives training on methods used to observe and intervene in patient behavior. Assists in making periodic counts of patients. Travels in performance of job duties.

Job Responsibilities

• For a period of six to twelve months, receives training and on-the-job experience in providing therapeutic custodial care to adults in a secure residential care forensic unit.

• Receives on-the-job training in implementing interpersonal relationships and developing a counseling role with selected patients.

• Assists higher level staff in overall patient care on various units within the facility.

• Receives training regarding methods used to escort patients to meals, recreation areas, group or patient therapy locations, consultations with professional habilitation personnel, hearings or on inter-institutional transfers and assists higher level unit staff.

• Receives training on methods used to observe and intervene in patient behavior using aggression management techniques and assists higher level staff to physically restrain patients with behavior problems.

• Receives training and with guidance, administers simple oral medications.

• Assists in making periodic counts of patients.

• Transports/drives, using state owned vehicle, patients to court appearances, medical appointments, and other needs outside of the facility.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.

• Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending and lifting.

• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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

• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Requires a valid driver's license.

• Requires the ability to travel.

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

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

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

Work Hours: 24/7 Variable Shifts

Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012

Division of Mental Health

Alton Mental Health Center

Nursing Services

• Nursing Ed, Infection Control & Workers Comp

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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