Forensic Care Security Assistant (12-hr Rotating Shifts)

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, Missouri is hiring Security Support Care Assistants across multiple units. You will provide direct care, support daily living activities, monitor security in minimum to high security areas, and assist with medications as needed.

Candidates should be able to work 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, have strong communication and empathy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and safety of clients.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years or older to work in SORTS units.
• Must be at least 20 years or older to work in High Security NFC Units.
• Candidates must be able to work either day or night 12 hour rotating shifts (shift preference considered but not guaranteed).
• Ability to work with clients with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender clients in minimum, intermediate, and high security areas
• 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
• May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting
• May also be responsible in assisting with passing medications

Skills

Direct Care

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, Missouri is hiring Security Support Care Assistants across multiple units. You will provide direct care, support daily living activities, monitor security in minimum to high security areas, and assist with medications as needed.

Candidates should be able to work 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, have strong communication and empathy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and safety of clients.