What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Support Care Assistant - High Security Units position at State of Missouri?
Security Support Care Assistant
Job Location:
Fulton State Hospital
600 East Fifth Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Positions Available
Security Support Care Assistant - Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services/SORTS (Intermediate Security Units)
Security Support Care Assistant - Nixon Forensic Center/NFC (High Security Units)
Why You’ll Love This Position
Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU will contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve.
What You’ll Do
All you need for success:
Preferred Qualifications
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.
If You Have Questions About This Position Please Contact
DMH.FSHHR@dmh.mo.gov
Job Location:
Fulton State Hospital
600 East Fifth Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Positions Available
Security Support Care Assistant - Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services/SORTS (Intermediate Security Units)
Security Support Care Assistant - Nixon Forensic Center/NFC (High Security Units)
Why You’ll Love This Position
Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU will contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender clients in minimum, intermediate, and high security areas
- Accountable for assisting clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks.
- Assist in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned
- Collect and maintain records of fluid intake and output
- Report on the condition of clients
- May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting
- May also be responsible in assisting with passing medications
All you need for success:
- Must be at least 20 years or older to work in SORTS units
- Must be at least 20 years or older to work in High Security NFC Units
- Candidates must be able to work either day or night 12 hour rotating shifts (shift preference considered but not guaranteed)
- Ability to work with clients with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 years of Direct Care experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to provide compassion and empathy
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.
If You Have Questions About This Position Please Contact
DMH.FSHHR@dmh.mo.gov