Supervising Support Care Assistant - SEMORS - SIKESTON

This full-time position will be located at 112 Plaza Drive, Sikeston. The current work schedule includes weekend hours and will be discussed upon interview. The schedule is 6:00 pm to 6:00 am Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday, but may vary according to the needs of the facility.

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference then by joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or 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.

This is a supervisory direct care position accountable for administering medication and other prescribed treatments; taking vital signs, assisting with care plan activities; observing and reporting client conditions and behaviors; and participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers. Oversees work of other support staff. Communicates with doctors, clients, and families, and educates clients on care. May provide transport to offsite appointments and application of restraints, when necessary. May perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting.

• Supervising and scheduling direct care staff for campus group homes. Oversees work of other Support Care staff.
• As part of a treatment team, observing behavior and participating in habilitation programs
• Schedule training for Support Care staff.
• Preparing reports, tracking leave requests, and assisting in group homes with staffing/programming, etc. as necessary.
• Accountable for administering medications and other prescribed treatment such as taking vital signs, assisting with care plan activities, etc.
• Providing coverage in Group Homes as to meet consumer staffing needs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Knowledge of facility practices, rules, and regulations; methods and techniques of supervision.
• Two-four years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)
  
  

Please note that documentation that supports your eligibility (i.e. transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process.

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

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.

Angela Penrod Angela.Penrod@dmh.mo.gov

573-472-6556

jason.krause@dmh.mo.gov angela.penrod@dmh.mo.gov