SMMHC Support Care Assistant

State of Missouri
Farmington, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 13, 2026
  • Salary: $1490.91 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:1490
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Job Location: This position will be located at 1010 West Columbia Street in Farmington, MO.

    Why you’ll love this position: The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is seeking motivated, energetic, and compassionate Support Care Assistants to join our pioneering nursing service teams. These positions involve providing assistance to forensic clients with mental illnesses within a secure environment. Ideal candidates should possess compassion and demonstrate proficiency in working within a trauma-informed, recover-oriented setting. Below you will find a general overview of the job information:

    • Provide direct care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender clients in a secure setting
    • 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
    • Observing, reporting, and recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients.
    • Maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities.
    • Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
    • Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
    • May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security related functions in a mental health care setting
    • Requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    • Base pay is $17.20 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour (making it $19.20 per hour) for 2nd and 3rd shifts depending on scheduled hours.


    Minimum Qualifications:

      • Must be at least 18 years or older
      • Ability to work with clients with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population


    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: Human Resources at 573-218-6800
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

    No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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