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MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE – 2702000

Position Overview

Under immediate supervision, for a period of time from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training in caring for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities; including conducting activities and program and escorting 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.

Job Responsibilities

• For a period from six and not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training in caring for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Actively participates in classroom and on the- job- training classes including conducting activities and program and escorting individuals to participate in the receipt of community services. Receives instruction and training for a minimum of 120 hours in formal classroom training and a minimum of 400 hours in on-the-job training in the basic elements of nursing practices and techniques to gain an elementary understanding of the causes, nature, treatment and habilitation of mental illness or developmental disabilities. Participates in caring for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing or monitoring personal care services in personal hygiene, toileting, dressing feeding; learns to observe and communicate significant aspects of individual behavior, physical condition and personal needs. Receives instruction and training in first aid and assisting ambulatory and other physically supportive techniques. Receives instruction on the policies and procedures associated with the implementation of behavior intervention programs and performs these activities under direct observation.
• 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 residents’ rehabilitation plan; receives instructions from supervisors regarding residents care and employee conduct.
• 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 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 lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.