SECURITY THERAPY AIDE I

State of Illinois•Alton, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Security Therapy Aide I for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to perform routine tasks in providing therapeutic custodial care to adults in a secure residential care forensic unit. Assists in providing and developing activity therapy and psycho-social rehabilitative programs of mentally ill patients. Oversees the movements, conduct, activities and basic care of patients in assigned unit. Provides general guidance and counseling to patients; prepares routine reports concerning patient behavior, progress and responses to treatment of medication. Confers with supervisor concerning special programs.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Requires successful completion of an approved Security Therapy Aide Training Program or equivalent experience.
Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.
Requires the ability to control and direct patients with mental illness.
Requires the ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires the ability to write clear and cohesive statements in the clinical records.
Requires the ability to report and document unusual happenings, accidents and violations of rules.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Responsibilities

Performs routine tasks in providing therapeutic custodial care to adults in a secure residential care forensic unit.
Assists in on-the-job training of trainees in either classroom or facility setting.
Assists in the settlement of minor disputes among individuals.
Provides security during distribution of prescribed medications.
Records patient behavior on logs, charts, and reports.
Reports updates of roster of patients for specific areas.
Conducts routine checks of security equipment and the interior of the buildings to ensure the integrity of the security systems, locks, screens, etc.
Oversees patient hygiene and safety to ensure that the personal care needs of the patients are met.
Confers with supervisor concerning special programs.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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)