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4128.00 - 5450.00 USD / Month ▼
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The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois. The incumbent will, for a period of time from six and not to exceed twelve months, receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Completes on the job training assignments totaling a minimum of 120 hours in formal classroom training and a minimum of 400 hours in on-the-job training. Performs beginning level direct care functions in the care and habilitation of individuals with developmental disabilities, on assigned unit under supervision during trainee period.

Job Responsibility:

  • Receives instruction and training in the caring for individuals with developmental disabilities for a period from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months
  • Completes on the job training assignments totaling a minimum of 120 hours in formal classroom training and a minimum of 400 hours in on-the-job training
  • Escorts individuals during activities including self-help activities such as toileting, bathing, dressing, eating and laundry
  • Performs basic housekeeping assignments including mopping, cleaning tables, removing trash, weighing up to 50 pounds, etc
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Requirements:

  • 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 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 the performance of job duties
  • Requires the 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

Nice to have:

Bilingual skills welcome

What we offer:
  • 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)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 01, 2026

Expiration:
August 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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