South Mississippi Regional Center
1170 West Railroad Street, Long Beach, MS 39560 228-868-2923
South MississippiRegional Center is a program of the Mississippi
Department of Mental Health providing care and support for people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking
individuals who are energetic and compassionate team players and motivators
for direct support positions at all of our locations. Each position at South
Mississippi Regional Center is an important and impactful role that provides our individuals with the appropriate level of care to meet their social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL CENTER IS SEEKING
Support Care Professionals

WORK LOCATION: BILOXI COMMUNITY HOME

TITLE/PAY:
Support Care Professional I 0-1 Years Experience $21,939.58 Annual
Support Care Professional II 1-2 Years Experience $24,024.34 Annual
Support Care Professional III 2-3 Years Experience $26,369.81 Annual
Semi-monthly / per hour / Overtime is available

SCHEDULE/SHIFTS:
1st shift: 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
2nd shift: 2:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. Plus 10% Shift Differential
3rd shift: 10:00 P.M. – 6:30 A.M. Plus 15% Shift Differential

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is semi-skilled level work in the care and supervision of clients at a state mental health facility. Employees assist residents in all areas of physical care and assume total responsibility for the hygiene of clients who are unable to independently perform such tasks. Other duties include general housekeeping assignments, participating in social and
recreational activities for the residents, and writing nontechnical reports on client behavior and activity. General supervision is received from a Direct Care Supervisor, Alternate Supervisor, shift leader, or nursing supervisor; supervisory responsibilities are not assigned to positions allocated to this job class. Other duties may apply as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A standard high school Diploma, or transcript, from an accredited four year high school or a state issued G.E.D. equivalent transcript. A valid MS Driver License, or license from a contiguous state, is required to work at the community homes. Community home staff must be eligible to drive a State vehicle once employed.

Applicants must apply at Biloxi Community Home 2050 Lawrence Ave. Biloxi, MS 39531. 228-388-2020. For more information, please call Human Resources at (228)867-1428.

State of Mississippi employment benefits:

• 30 days of paid leave every year. (18 days of personal leave and 12 days of medical leave ) 10 paid holidays every year
• FREE Health Insurance
• Life, dental, and vision insurance available
• Retirement plan

South Mississippi Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21,939.58 - $26,369.81 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person