Forensic Mental Health Security & Care Assistant

State of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center, seeks Security Support Care Assistants to provide care and security for forensic clients in a high-security setting. You will assist with activities of daily living and basic health monitoring in a trauma-informed, recovery-based environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate compassion, ability to work in a secure facility, and willingness to perform duties ranging from direct care to documentation and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the general care and treatment of clients in maximum or intermediate security environments.
• Ability to perform first aid and emergency treatments as instructed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, treatment, and security for forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender clients in high security areas.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing).
• 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 some security-related tasks in a mental health setting.

Skills

Compassion

Trauma-informed care

First aid

Job description

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center, seeks Security Support Care Assistants to provide care and security for forensic clients in a high-security setting. You will assist with activities of daily living and basic health monitoring in a trauma-informed, recovery-based environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate compassion, ability to work in a secure facility, and willingness to perform duties ranging from direct care to documentation and