Illinois Department of Human Services

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under management direction of the Chief of Clinical Services, serves as DMH Medical Director for all civil patient services within state operated facilities; provides psychiatry medical expertise developing, guiding and coordinating the Department goals, practice, standards, policies and procedures and research for the evaluation and treatment of individuals referred to our inpatient facilities.  In conjunction with Facility Directors, clinically supervises the Medical Directors, Department physicians and staff assigned to inpatient civil unit programs and cases and works with outpatient providers to increase community capacity for referrals; provides clinical matrix supervision to the Medical Directors at Alton, Chester, Chicago-Read, Elgin, Madden and McFarland Mental Health facilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires Illinois licensure to practice medicine and completion of an approved residency in Psychiatry.  Requires three years of substantive medical experience in clinical/medical program direction, planning and evaluation at an administrative level in a mental health setting.  Requires ability to interact with and communicate clearly and tactfully with a wide range of individuals, including state agency officials, court officials, correctional and detention facility officials, community service providers, advocacy group leadership, legislatures and members of the media.  Prefers extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Code, DHS rules and various accreditation and certification bodies.  WORK HOURS & LOCATION/AGENCY CONTACT Work Hours :    Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.      Work Location :           Division of Mental Health Clinton Building 401 S Clinton  Chicago                                    

BID ID #:   10-80-27186   JOB TYPE:   Full-Time SALARY    $3,409.00 - $4,759.00 Monthly    $40,908.00 - $57,108.00 Annually OPENING DATE:   12/21/20 CLOSING DATE:   01/05/21 05:00 PM DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under general direction, performs specialized paraprofessional human resource activates in the Personnel Office at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center; maintains updated LOA report in an electronic spreadsheet;  maintains files and documentation of employees' leaves of absences; processes personnel transactions and group insurance program forms; interprets personnel rules, department rules, regulation, policies, pay plan, and contract agreements. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.  Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm. WORK HOURS & LOCATION/AGENCY CONTACT Work Location: Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center   1000 N. Main Street   Anna, IL   62906   Hours/Work Schedule:   Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Anticipated Started Salary Range  –   $40,908 - $57,108 Current Bargaining Unit Employees  –   C ollective   B argaining Agreement  language applies .

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under direct supervision, receives on the job training for a period of six to twelve months to develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to manage a public assistance caseload such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) including earned income cases, Medical Assistance No Grant (MANG) including Spenddown cases, Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD), Group Care, Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) or other such cases; receives training to explain work incentive programs and to encourage client participation; receives training to assist client in resolving problems that interfere with work or educational opportunities. Communicates with customers and other Department of Human Services (DHS) staff in both verbal and written form. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires Bachelor's degree in anthropology, psychology, sociology, social welfare or equivalent educational attainment in a related field of the social sciences. Requires ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Requires the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. WORK HOURS & LOCATION/AGENCY CONTACT Social Services Career Trainee positions are available throughout the state.  

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under direct supervision, for a period not to exceed twelve months, receives formal and informal training in the principles, techniques, procedures and policies related to assisting persons with disabilities under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Waiver, Brain Injury (BI) Waiver, or AIDS Waiver to live independently in the community and/or their own place of residence with needed supports essential to maintaining an independent lifestyle. Travels in the performance of duties. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires possession of a Master's Degree from a college or university program accredited by the Council On Rehabilitation Education (CORE); or, a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, social work, sociology, gerontology, nursing, or a closely related field. Requires ability to travel .   Spanish Speaking Option, SSH -  Requires the ability to speak, read and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Mental Health Technician Trainee   Under immediate supervision, completes classroom and on-the-job training. Performs beginning level direct care functions in tech care and habilitation of individuals with developmental disabilities, on assigned unit under supervision of the Residential Services Supervisor during trainee period. 

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE:   Under immediate supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, for a period of six months not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training in caring for persons with mental illness.  Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read or speak in English. Various locations available: 4200 N. Oak Park Ave. Chicago IL 60634 1200 S. First Ave., Hines, IL 60141 114 Orchard Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE:   Under immediate supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, for a period of six months not to exceed twelve months, receives instruction and training in caring for persons with mental illness.  Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read or speak in English.