Security Therapy Aide I

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking a Security Therapy Aide I for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center in Springfield, Illinois. The position provides direct therapeutic care to adult patients in a secure forensic unit on an assigned shift. The aide conducts activities, uses therapeutic interventions, and provides basic patient care consistent with individual treatment plans. The role monitors patient activities and behavior to help maintain a safe, secure environment and encourages patients to become more independent in activities of daily living. The position completes patient progress and participation documentation, both electronically and manually; completes required training to maintain age- and illness-specific and departmental competencies, including forensic and adolescent issues; and transports or drives individuals to court appearances, medical appointments, and other needs outside the facility. Travel is required as part of the job. This is a fully in-office position with three vacancies and varying evening or overnight schedules.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Successful completion of an approved Security Therapy Aide Training Program or equivalent experience.
Ability to physically restrain patients when necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.
Ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel in performance of job duties.
Ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.

Responsibilities

Provide direct therapeutic care to patients on an assigned shift in a secure forensic unit.
Conduct activities, use therapeutic interventions, and provide basic care consistent with each patient's treatment plan.
Monitor patient activities and behaviors, including performing patient counts, head checks, and other routine or special checks, to help ensure a safe and secure environment.
Encourage and assist patients to increase independence in activities of daily living.
Complete electronic and manual records and documentation concerning patient progress and participation in treatment.
Complete mandatory training to maintain age- and illness-specific and departmental competencies, including forensic and adolescent issues.
Transport or drive individuals to court appearances, medical appointments, and other needs outside the facility.
Travel in performance of job duties.
Perform other duties as assigned or required within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
3 paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over from year to year
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
5% salary differential for bilingual positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position