Support Care Professional with South County Habilitation Center

Support Care Professional

Division of Developmental Disabilities

at South County Habilitation Center

Salary: $2,187.48 semi-monthly

Apply by April 30, 2025

South County Habilitation Center currently has an opening for a Support Care Professional. This position will mainly work Monday - Friday, with Sunday, Saturday, and Holidays off. The regular hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. however, schedule flexibility is necessary.

Job Duties:

This is a professional-level position accountable for developing, implementing, and monitoring habilitation programs and positive behavior supports for clients with developmental disabilities. With an interdisciplinary treatment team, you will assist in developing support strategies, observe behavior, provide training and implement, monitor and review individualized habilitation plans . You will supervise and monitor the work of direct care staff and evaluate the progress of your clients. The successful candidate must be able to physically perform all Safety Care requirements.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. 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.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for the position of Support Care Professional, you must possess ALL THREE of the following:

1. Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 credit hours in a human services specialty AND

2. At least 1 or more years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities AND

3. Eligibility for designation as a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) under Federal standards for an intermediate Care Facility (ICF/DD, ICF/ID or ICF/MR).

This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate after consideration of each applicant’s interview, work experience, work performance, training and other background information. DMH employees who have had disciplinary actions within the past 12 months will not be considered.

To Apply: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/4c691332-b51d-4daf-ae6e-e497d72f9ad6?jb=1

Online applications can be submitted at

Please upload a copy of your completed DMH application and all required documents listed above by the close of business April 30, 2025 to Jennifer Krystynak, 2312 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63125 or by fax to (314) 894-5488.

More Reasons to love this 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 additional information on this vacancy or to request a facility application, contact the Personnel Office at (314) 894-5418 or by email Jennifer.Kystynak@dmh.mo.gov

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