State of Illinois·Anna, Illinois
The incumbent will receive training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities and assist in the implementation of active treatment schedules. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment while ensuring compliance with health department requirements.
Job Requisition ID: 48750
Opening Date: 08/27/2025
08/26/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE - 27020 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,128 - $5,450 per month ($49,536 - $65,400 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 60 Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code:
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The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Technician Trainee at the Choate Mental Health & Dev.
Center located in Anna, Illinois.
The incumbent will, for a period of time from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months, receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Attends formal classes for instruction in routine nursing practices and techniques to gain basic understanding in nature, cause, treatment and habilitation of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ensures compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements when performing duties.
Essential functions
For a period of time from six (6) and not to exceed twelve (12) months, receive instruction and training in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities on an assigned shift.
Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team process and assists under direct observation, in the implementation of the active treatment/daily activity schedule on the programmatic unit.
Through direct observation, achieves familiarity with each individual’s sensory, medical and physical condition.
Maintains area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
• 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 ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel.
Requires 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.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
24/7 Variable shifts.
Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center: Staff Development and Training
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Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services
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Candidates must have completed high school or equivalent and possess the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role requires the ability to physically restrain individuals for safety, pass a background check, and work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
