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Mental Health Technician Trainee
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134 W Main Street, Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, 60420, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
State of Illinois - Department of Human Services
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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, your part of something bigger 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
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois. The incumbent will, for a period from six and not to exceed twelve months, receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Participates in providing active treatment and habilitation services for individuals. Escorts individuals and participates in training individuals in residential, social, or vocational activities both at Fox Center and in other designated locations.
Performs light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and sanitary living environment including spot mopping, cleaning spills, wiping tables, removing trash, securing supplies and equipment, and making beds and lifting to 50 pounds.
Essential Functions
- For a period from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months, receives instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Participates in providing active treatment and habilitation services for individuals.
- Escorts individuals and participates in training individuals in residential, social or vocational activities both at Fox Center and in other designated locations.
- Performs light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and sanitary living environment including spot mopping, cleaning spills, wiping tables, removing trash, securing supplies and equipment, and making beds and lifting to 50 pounds.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Position Requirements
High School,
Less than 1 Year
work experience Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
- Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the 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 ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to pass standard Physical Agility testing.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Additional Information / Benefits
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)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
Contact Information
Contact Name: State of Illinois - Department of Human Services
Contact Phone: 3124970396
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
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