Support Care Assistant - Southwest Community Services

State of Missouri; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Support Care Assistant to help adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and community activities. You will assist with daily living tasks, monitor health indicators, and transport clients to appointments.

Located at 2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772, the role offers training and pathways to professional growth, with base pay reflected in semi-monthly wages and eligibility-based differentials.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training is provided.
• Must be 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

Responsibilities

• Transporting individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles.
• Administering medications and taking vitals.
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks such as feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals.
• Participating in activities with the individuals such as swimming, shopping, ball games, picnics, going to the movies and other activities.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

No experience necessary

Valid driver’s license

Background screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Support Care Assistant

are applied to total compensation in your paycheck and are subject to eligibility requirements of the appropriate differential.

This position will be located at 2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772

Why You’ll Love This Position

This is a rewarding career assisting adults with developmental disabilities in their homes with their daily living skills and participation in community activities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a 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.

Support Care Assistant

Salary: Base pay is $1,505.32 semi-monthly. The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. Years of service adjustments (1% salary increase for every two years of service, capped at 10%), shift differentials (additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.), and other targeted salary payments (additional $2.00 per hour in additional duties pay upon completion of medication administration training) are applied to total compensation in your paycheck and are subject to eligibility requirements of the appropriate differential.

Job Location: This position will be located at 2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772

Why You’ll Love This Position

This is a rewarding career assisting adults with developmental disabilities in their homes with their daily living skills and participation in community activities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a 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

• Transporting individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles.
• Administering medications and taking vitals.
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks such as feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals.
• Participating in activities with the individuals such as swimming, shopping, ball games, picnics, going to the movies and other activities.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• No experience necessary and training is provided.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work with individuals with physical or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and/or the geriatric populations.
• Ability to learn first aid, emergency treatments and behavioral interventions and techniques, as trained.
• Ability to successfully pass Level One Medication Aide certification.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts and reports.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

More Reasons To Love This Position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes

• affordable health, vision and dental insurance
• paid basic life insurance
• cafeteria plan
• deferred compensation
• MOSERS retirement
• a minimum of 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month and meals provided on 1st and 2nd shifts at no cost to you.

If You Have Questions About This Position Please Contact

Contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or at [e-mail]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Ability to work with individuals with physical or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and/or the geriatric populations.
• Ability to learn first aid, emergency treatments and behavioral interventions and techniques, as trained.
• Ability to successfully pass Level One Medication Aide certification.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts and reports.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.
• No experience necessary and training is provided.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.
• Transporting individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles.
• Administering medications and taking vitals.
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks such as feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals.
• Participating in activities with the individuals such as swimming, shopping, ball games, picnics, going to the movies and other activities.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or at [e-mail]