Mental Health Technician Trainee Job Centralia Illinois USA,Healthcare

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Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services
Job Requisition : 48743
Location: Centralia, Illinois, 62801
Opening Date: 8/26/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2027
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,272 - $5,641 per month ($51,264 - $67,692 per year)
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 100

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Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois. The incumbent will, for a period of time from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months, receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Conducts activities and programs and escorting of individuals to participate in the receipt of community services. Attends formal classes for instruction in the basic elements of nursing practices and techniques and to gain an elementary understanding of the causes, nature, treatment and habilitation of mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Essential Functions

For a period from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months, receives instruction and training in caring for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.
Observes the technical staff in the general performance of technical duties carried out within a unit/cottage related to resident’s general care and management in compliance of resident's rehabitation plan.
Receives training in techniques of observation of residents, reports on their behavior and interacts with them in a positive manner.
Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly unit by performing general housekeeping tasks, such as spot mopping, cleaning spills, wiping tables and making of beds and lifting up 50 pounds.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Conditions of Employment

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 the ability to travel in performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to pass standard Physical Agility testing.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requiries 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: 24/7 Variable shifts.
Work Location: 1535 W Mccord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Murray Developmental Center
Training
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit
Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services

* Please note, trainee positions are filled on a continuous basis. There may be extended wait times between application and job offer.

About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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,…

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 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)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

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