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Lead Administrative Support Assistant – Southeast MO Residential Services (SEMORS)

State of Missouri
Poplar Bluff, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/13/2026
Southeast Missouri Residential services is a State of Missouri facility located at 2351 Kanell Blvd Poplar Bluff, MO. We are professional, agile and innovative.

Our Work Environment Includes

  • Modern Office Setting
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Wellness Programs

We're looking for a Lead Administrative Support Assistant to join our team. A successful candidate has previous experience working with the developmentally disabled, a strong work ethic and an active interest in helping to care for our consumers, and this is absolutely true. It's extremely rewarding, since many of our consumers are living well.

Shift will be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with some flexibility.

WHY DMH?

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 disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

  • Serve as liaison to the Superintendent’s Office.
  • Serve as chairperson for the safety committee and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Ensure all necessary action items are completed per facility and external stakeholder requirements.
  • Coordinate and disseminate information pertaining to Abuse/Neglect, Multi-Purpose meetings, Mortality Reviews, ICF Survey and ISL waiver audits.
  • Respond to inquiries from state officials, guardians, families and other stakeholders.
  • Provide complex administrative assistance to and serve as a member of the SE MO Residential Services (SEMORS) Executive Team.
  • Submit staff access requests to secure files as requested by Superintendent's Office.
  • Oversees SMART file warehouse system.
  • Serve as chairperson for the EHR steering committee and facilitate team meetings for change control requests.
  • Complete daily, weekly and monthly facility status reports as directed.
  • Complete EHR HIM training requirements.
  • Serve as Digital Accessibility Specialist.
  • Maintain audit files.
  • Maintain updates for facility iPads and other shared devices.
  • May schedule and/or facilitate meetings on behalf of the Superintendent or other members of the executive team.
  • Ability to prioritize and use time effectively.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed).
  • Ability to operate in a discreet environment and maintain a certain level of confidentiality.
  • A High School diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Competency in Microsoft Office programs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from different backgrounds, educational levels and experiences.
  • Ability to identify and implement time management strategies in records management
  • Proven efficiency in leading a team successfully and proficiently.

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.

Human Resources: Kimberly Puckett, HR Generalist (573) 840-9324 --- kimberly.puckett@dmh.mo.gov

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