Dentist I

Location: Kankakee, IL, US, 60901

Job Requisition ID:  44962

​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: DENTIST I - 11751 
Closing Date/Time: 03/11/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,491 - $11,015 per month ($89,892 - $132,180 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

Posting Identification Number  44962 

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dentist I for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform dental and routine oral surgical service. Examines, treats and provides complete dental care for the individuals at Shapiro Center, including teeth and gums and treatment of oral disease, infections and preventative care. Assists in conducting staff training and individual training on proper dental hygiene techniques. Provides routine dental follow-up.

Essential Functions

• Performs dental and routine oral surgical service.
• Consults with members of the Interdisciplinary Team and other professionals in development and implementation of a habilitation plan for each individual.
• Maintains records of dental treatments.
• Assists the Dentist II in conducting staff training and individual training on proper dental hygiene techniques.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited college of dentistry.
• Requires a valid license to practice dentistry and oral surgery in Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience performing dental and routine oral surgical services.
• One (1) year of professional experience examining, treating and providing complete dental care.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing charts and diagnosing individuals.
• One (1) year of professional experience operating and maintaining dental equipment.
• One (1) year of professional experience conducting training on proper dental hygiene.
• One (1) year of experience communicating both orally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to travel in 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch

Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Shapiro Center

Dental 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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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

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