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SUPPORT CARE ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME) SOUTH COUNTY HABILITATION CENTER (SCHC)

State of Missouri, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Support Care Assistant (Full-time) – South County Habilitation Center (SCHC)

Agency: State of Missouri Overview

St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers are State of Missouri agencies that operate under the Department of Mental Health. We have campuses in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties in Missouri. We are currently recruiting to fill several Support Care Assistant (full time) and Direct Care Aide (part time) positions. This is entry level direct care work involving the care and treatment of adults with intellectual disabilities. Work Hours & Pay

Day shift: 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Evening shift: 2:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Night shift: 10:45 p.m.-6:45 a.m. Salary: $15.33 per hour; plus $26 per pay period for Evening and Night shifts; overtime hours available/required. Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years old. Must be able to pass a background screening. 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. Uses state vehicles to transport clients to appointments and activities. Assists clients in participating in activities such as fishing, shopping, going to the movies, and out to eat. Assists clients with meals, bathing, grooming, etc. as needed. Skills Needed

Ability to 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. Benefits

Affordable Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Paid Basic Life Insurance Cafeteria Plan Deferred Compensation MOSERS Retirement 13 paid holidays per year 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Government Administration Contact Information

For additional information please contact Jennifer Corp at 314-894-5438 or by email at jennifer.corp@dmh.mo.gov An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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