Support Care Assistant - Department of Mental Health

Job Posting Number: Support Care Assistant

Salary: $34,660.52

Job Location: This position will be located at Southeast Missouri Residential Services, 2351 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by mental illness and developmental disabilities so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

More reasons to love this job

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

What you’ll do:

• Observes, reports, and assists in recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients.

• Assists in providing basic health care for clients; check vital signs, and applies simple dressings.

• Maintains a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities.

• Administers medication after completing training that is provided by the agency.

• Use of state vehicles to transport clients to appointment and activities.

• Assist clients in participating in activities (shopping, movies, out to eat, etc.).

• Assists clients with means, bathing grooming, etc. as needed.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.

• One or more years of work experience or self-employment.

• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

• Must provide a valid driver’s license and pass a background screening. Visit this website for disqualification information, https://dmh.mo.gov/about/employeedisqualification/.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to administer medications

• Understand and follow directions

• Accurately report and record observations.

• Accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods and policies.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, supervisors and the general public and exercise good judgement and discretion in the performance of job duties.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Melissa Atnip at Melissa.Atnip@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.