Security Support Care Assistant - High Security Units

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

Positions Available

Security Support Care Assistant - Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services/SORTS (Intermediate Security Units)

Security Support Care Assistant - Nixon Forensic Center/NFC (High Security Units)

Security Support Care Assistant

Job Location

Fulton State Hospital

600 East Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Positions Available

Security Support Care Assistant - Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services/SORTS (Intermediate Security Units)

Security Support Care Assistant - Nixon Forensic Center/NFC (High Security Units)

Why You’ll Love This Position

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU will contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• 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

Ability to perform first aid and emergency treatments as instructed

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Direct Care experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide compassion and empathy

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.

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