About the role
Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
Job Location:
This position is with South County Habilitation Center, located at 2312 Lemay Ferry Road Saint Louis, MO. 63125.
Why you’ll love this position:
This is entry-level direct care work involving the care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities. This position will be performing basic work in health care, education, activity therapy, physical therapy, vocational rehabilitation and related areas. Work involves establishing effective interpersonal relationships with clients, co-workers, and other members of treatment unit and responsibility for observing, reporting, and maintaining documentation of physical, mental and behavioral condition of clients.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
- SOME KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Introductory knowledge of basic treatment techniques used in nursing, physical therapy, activity therapy, education, vocational rehabilitation and related areas
- Ability to self-initiate responsible work performance and outcomes
- Ability to practice good interpersonal skills and use of hands-on skills (dependent care)
- Ability to work effectively on a team, and to work where needed to fill open spots
- Knowledge of behavior supports and ability to use approved techniques
- Good time and attendance record
- Ability to maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities.
- Ability to accurately report and record observations.
Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:
- Be 18 years old or older
- Graduation from the basic training program instruction for Support Care Assistant provided by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
Job Details - 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.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
If you have any questions about the position, you may email Jennifer Corp at jennifer.corp@dmh.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
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