DENTIST I

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Kankakee, IL, US, 60901

​Job Requisition ID: 44962

Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: DENTIST I - 11751
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 02/26/2025

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

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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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:

Salary : $89,892 - $132,180