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NWCS- Support Care Assistant (Full Time Position)

State of Missouri
Higginsville, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Support Care Assistant (Direct Support Professional)

Twice-a-Month Salary: $1,505.32.

Northwest Community Services is a State of Missouri agency that operates under the Department of Mental Health.

NWCS is currently recruiting to fill several Support Care Assistant (Direct Support Professional) positions to work in Individualized Supported Living (ISL)/Waiver homes located in Higginsville, Missouri. This is entry level direct care work involving the care and treatment of adults with developmental disabilities.

Multiple shifts are available. The twice a month salary is $1,505.32 with an additional shift differential, if applicable. Overtime hours are available and/or required.

Job Duties: 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; checks 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; uses state vehicles to transport clients to appointments and activities; assists clients in participating in activities (fishing, shopping, going to the movies, out to eat, etc.) with the clients; assists clients with meals, bathing, grooming, etc. as needed.

Skills Needed: Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for clients; 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, exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 18 years of age
  • Valid Missouri Driver's License
  • Pass Background Screening, Visit this website for disqualification information, https://dmh.mo.gov/about/employeedisqualification/

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package for employees in a benefit eligible position:

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.

For more information contact Brittany Begeman at 660-362-6212 or visit our Higginsville Office located at 100 W 1st Street, in the Northwest Community Services Building.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and retaining a talented workforce.

Salary : $1,505

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