Supervising Support Care Assistant - Team I (STCHC)

State-of-Missour; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a Supervising Support Care Assistant for St. Charles Habilitation Center in Saint Charles, MO. The role oversees direct-care shift responsibilities in the Resource Building with a 6:30am–3:00pm schedule and Friday/Saturday off.

Requirements include 2+ years of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and CME or L1MA certification. Competitive state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Current CME or L1MA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate and support direct care staff during shifts.
• Ensure minimum staffing coverage and report issues to the Unit Manager.
• Prepare work assignments, maintain attendance records and provide training.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments.

Skills

Direct care

Education

CME or L1MA certification

Job description

Supervising Support Care Assistant

Team I at St. Charles Habilitation Center

Expected Salary: $2065.99 semi-monthly

Apply by: September 27, 2026

Job Location: St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers (SLDDTC) is currently recruiting to fill a Supervising Support Care Assistant position to work in the Resource Building. This position is located at St. Charles Habilitation Center, 22 Marr Lane, St. Charles, MO 63303. Working hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm, with Friday/Saturday days off. The Supervising SCA is a front-line supervisor who is responsible for overseeing direct-care shift responsibilities at St. Charles Habilitation Center.

Why DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise, evaluate, and support direct care staff in the performance of their job duties, which includes, recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response and emotional status of individuals served.
• Will be responsible for ensuring minimum staffing coverage, reporting any staffing issues to the Unit Manager, performing shift rounds, conducting monthly emergency drills and providing home coverage as needed.
• Prepare work assignments, keep attendance records, maintain discipline, and provide training to direct care staff.
• Be accountable for administrating medication and prescribed treatments.

All you need for success as a Supervising Support Care Assistant:

A minimum 2 years of experience with direct care with individuals who are primarily diagnosed with developmental disabilities and must have current Certified Medical Employee (CME or L1MA) certification.

This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate after consideration of each applicant’s interview, work experience, work performance, training and other background information.

More reasons to love this job:

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.