Support Care Assistant (SCA) at South County Habilitation Center

Missouri Department of Mental Health

St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers

South County Habilitation Center (SCHC)

South County Habilitation Center is located at 2312 Lemay Ferry Road, in South St. Louis County. SCHC is currently recruiting to fill several Support Care Assistant positions. This is entry level direct care work involving the care and treatment of adults with intellectual disabilities.

We are a 24 hour facility with Day (6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.), Evening (2:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.), and Night (10:45 p.m.-6:45 a.m.) shifts. The twice a month salary is $1444.19 with an additional $2.00 per hour for Evening and Night shifts. Overtime hours are available and/or required.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years old. Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency, and 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 (fishing, shopping, going to the movies, out to eat etc.) with the clients; 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.

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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 at https://dmh.mo.gov/hr/employee-benefits

For additional information please contact Jennifer Corp at (314) 894-5438 or at jennifer.corp@dmh.mo.gov

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Closing Date/Time: 2024-10-01

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