NWCS- Support Care Assistant (Full Time Position)

State of Missouri; Higginsville (MO); On-site; USD 36,128 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Community Services in Higginsville, Missouri, is hiring Support Care Assistants (Direct Support Professionals) for ISL/Waiver homes. Entry-level direct care work involves observing and assisting adults with developmental disabilities across multiple shifts.

Starting pay includes $17.37 per hour plus $2.00 per hour with L1MA certification/observations; additional $2.00 per hour night differential applies. Overtime may be available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Missouri Driver's License required.
• Pass Background Screening.

Responsibilities

• Observe, report, and record changes in clients' condition, behavior, and emotions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for care.
• Administer medications after agency training.
• Transport clients using state vehicles to appointments and activities.
• Assist clients with meals, bathing, grooming, and activities as needed.

Skills

Observation reporting

Patient safety

Record keeping

Adaptability

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Support Care Assistant (Direct Support Professional)

Salary: $17.37 an hour plus $2.00 per hour when L1MA certification and observations are completed. An additional $2.00 per hour shift differential is paid for working the night shift (6pm-6am). The twice a month salary is $1,505.32 with an additional shift differential, if applicable. Overtime hours are available and/or required.

Northwest Community Services is a State of Missouri agency that operates under the Department of Mental Health.

NWCS is recruiting to fill several Support Care Assistant (Direct Support Professional) positions to work in Individualized Supported Living (ISL)/Waiver homes located in Higginsville, Missouri. This is entry level direct care work involving the care and treatment of adults with developmental disabilities. Multiple shifts are available.

Job Duties

Observes, reports, and assists in recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients; assists in providing basic health care for clients; checks vital signs, and applies simple dressings; maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities; administers medication after completing training that is provided by the agency; uses state vehicles to transport clients to appointments and activities; assists clients in participating in activities (fishing, shopping, going to the movies, out to eat, etc.) with the clients; assists clients with meals, bathing, grooming, etc. as needed.

Skills Needed

Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for clients; understand and follow directions; accurately report and record observations; accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, supervisors, and the general public, exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 18 years of age
• Valid Missouri Driver's License
• Pass Background Screening

Visit https://dmh.mo.gov/about/employeedisqualification for disqualification information.

Benefits

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

For more information contact Brittany Begeman at 660-362-6212 or visit our Higginsville Office located at 100 W 1st Street, in the Northwest Community Services Building.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and retaining a talented workforce.