Dentist II

at State of Illinois in Kankakee, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Posting Identification Number  36416

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dentist II for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to plan and direct a comprehensive dental program providing examinations and treatment for individuals.  Conducts staff training on dental hygiene techniques.  Serves as a working supervisor to lower-level staff.

1. Plans and directs a comprehensive dental program at Shapiro Center.
2. Serves as a working supervisor.
3. Monitors the dental program to ensure provision of services and documentation remain in compliance with professional and department regulations as well as accreditation and certification standards.
4. Consults with other members of interdisciplinary team and other professionals in development and implementation of a habilitation plan for each individual.
5. Conducts staff training on dental hygiene techniques.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.