Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 48673 

Opening Date: 07/28/2025
Closing Date: 08/08/2025
​Agency:  Department of Human Services
Class Title: MENTAL HEALTH TECH III - 27013 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,302 - $7,460 per month ($63,624 - $89,520 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 8
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:  

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

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.

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.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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, you’re part of something bigger—something 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 III for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to provide physical support with personal care services to individuals on an assigned shift, on an assigned unit. Conducts individual and group programs. Verifies individual safety and protection through monitoring and supervision. Teaches and directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, safe, and secure environment. Serves in an advanced worker capacity providing assistance to lower-level staff on complex problems. Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health requirements when performing duties. Functions as shift charge in the absence of higher-level Mental Health Technicians. Travels in performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

• Provides physical support with personal care services to individuals on an assigned shift on an assigned unit.
• Conducts individual and group programs.
• Verifies individual safety and protection through monitoring and supervision.
• Teaches and directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Attends and completes scheduled training as by Department of Human Services (DHS), the center and the programmatic unit.
• 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 successful completion of an approved training program and one (1) year experience in, or applicable to the care, treatment, and development of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. 
• Requires the ability to perform heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing of wheelchairs and to lift, turn and reposition individuals.
• 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.

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

Work Hours:  Various shifts, see below:

(1 vacancy) 6:45 AM-3:00 PM, Cedar Upper, 45 minute unpaid lunch

Week 1 - Thurs/Fri off

Week 2 – Fri/Sat/Sun off

Week 3 – Sat/Sun/Mon off

Week 4 – Mon/Tues off

Week 5 – Tues/Wed off

Week 6 – Wed/Thurs off

 

(1 vacancy) 2:45 PM-11:00 PM, Cedar Lower, 45 minute unpaid lunch

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

 

(1 vacancy) 2:45 PM-11:00 PM, Cedar Lower, 45 minute unpaid lunch

Week 1 - Wed/Thurs off

Week 2 – Thurs/Fri off

Week 3 – Fri/Sat/Sun off

Week 4 – Sat/Sun/Mon off

Week 5 – Mon/Tues off

Week 6 – Tues/Wed off

 

(1 vacancy) 2:45 PM-11:00 PM, Cedar Upper, 45 minute unpaid lunch

Week 1 - Thurs/Fri off

Week 2 – Fri/Sat/Sun off

Week 3 – Sat/Sun/Mon off

Week 4 – Mon/Tues off

Week 5 – Tues/Wed off

Week 6 – Wed/Thurs off

 

(1 vacancy) 2:45 PM-11:00 PM, Cedar Upper, 45 minute unpaid lunch

Week 1 - Sat/Sun/Mon off

Week 2 – Mon/Tues off

Week 3 – Tues/Wed off

Week 4 – Wed/Thurs off

Week 5 – Thurs/Fri off

Week 6 – Fri/Sat/Sun off

 

(1 vacancy) 2:45 PM-11:00 PM, Sycamore Upper, 45 minute unpaid lunch

Week 1 - Thurs/Fri off

Week 2 – Fri/Sat/Sun off

Week 3 – Sat/Sun/Mon off

Week 4 – Mon/Tues off

Week 5 – Tues/Wed off

Week 6 – Wed/Thurs off

 

(1 vacancy) 2:45 PM-11:00 PM, Sycamore Upper, 45 minute unpaid lunch

Week 1 - Tues/Wed off

Week 2 – Wed/Thurs off

Week 3 – Thurs/Fri off

Week 4 – Fri/Sat/Sun off

Week 5 – Sat/Sun/Mon off

Week 6 – Mon/Tues off

 

(1 vacancy) 2:45 PM-11:00 PM, LTC, 45 minute unpaid lunch

Week 1 - Tues/Wed off

Week 2 – Wed/Thurs off

Week 3 – Thurs/Fri off

Week 4 – Fri/Sat/Sun off

Week 5 – Sat/Sun/Mon off

Week 6 – Mon/Tues off

 

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

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center 

Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services 

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)
• 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)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: 

 

 

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 homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the 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 for State employees and review the 

Non-State employees: on – 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.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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