Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date : 05 / 20 / 24

Closing Date / Time : 06 / 03 / 2024

Salary : (Effective 7 / 1 / 24) Anticipated Salary : $5,323 - $7,508 per month ($63,876 - $90,096 per year)

Job Type : Salaried

County : Union

Number of Vacancies : 1

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 37306

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Security Therapy Aide II for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to maintain the safety and security of the facility, work area, individuals and staff.

This person will serve as designated lead worker. Logs and monitors the distribution of keys, security devices, radios, and cell phones for use by unit, writ team and movement staff.

Monitors individual activity on and off the unit. Alerts supervisor to unusual circumstances within facility. Ensures that entry and exiting of the facility after hours and on weekends is monitored.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety and security of the facility, work area, individuals and staff.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Logs and monitors the distribution of keys, security devices, radios, and cell phones for use by unit, writ team and movement staff.
• Records individual behavior and progress during movement on logs, charts and reports.
• Conducts formal, classroom training for trainees and other new facility staff.
• Updates roster of individuals for specific areas.
• 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 two (2) years’ experience as a Security Therapy Aide, including successful completion of an approved Security Therapy Aide Training Program or equivalent experience.

Conditions of Employment

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

Work Hours : 2 : 45 pm - 11 : 00 pm, Rotating Days Off

Time Group 2 : Week 1 : Fri / Sat / Sun Off, Week 2 : Sat / Sun / Mon Off, Week 3 : Mon / Tues Off, Week 4 : Tues / Wed Off, Week 5 : Wed / Thurs Off, Week 6 : Thurs / Fri Off

DD Services : Sycamore Lower / Forensics Unit

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

Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities

Choate MH & DC

Sycamore / Forensic Unit

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 p roviding 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.

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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 assignments in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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Last updated : 2024-05-20