Support Care Professional Team Lead

State of Mississippi; Morton (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Support Care Professional Team Lead for 62 - Scott County, MS. This full-time role offers an annual salary between $28,542.30 and $38,960.24, reflecting the agency's minimum and maximum scales.

The position requires strong communication, management, and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work well in a team. Related experience and potentially a CNA designation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires High School Diploma or high school equivalency.
• 3-5+ years of experience.
• May require a CNA designation.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates individual habilitation or treatment plans for individuals with developmental disabilities across treatment sub-units or multiple residential locations.
• Supervises direct care staff and assists Behavioral Health Specialist in inter-rater reliability.
• Monitors progress according to ISP and participates in team meetings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Management skills

Organization skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Support Care Professional Team Lead in 62 - SCOTT COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$28,542.30 - $38,960.24 Annually

Location

62 - SCOTT COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9197-0386-20261104

0386 - MH-HUDSPETH REGIONAL CENTER

Opening Date

11/06/2026

11/13/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$28,542.30

$38,960.24

About the Agency

Hudspeth Regional Center is one of five state operated comprehensive regional programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities operated under the administration of the Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Human Resources at 601-664-6080, or contact Director Morton Group Homes at 601--732-8791.

(Morton Group Homes) (Teacher Aide): Will be accountable for professional program planning and management for a treatment sub-unit or multiple residential locations. Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates individual habilitation or treatment plans for individuals with developmental disabilities. Supervises direct care staff. Assists Behavioral Health Specialist in conducting inter-rater reliability. Complies with agency policies and procedures under Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Monitor/track person progress in accordance with the ISP. Attends and participates in Team meetings, staff meeting and professional development training activities. Applicant must be eligible to drive a state vehicle-have personal liability car insurance, a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

What you'll need to be Successful

Great communication skills, management skills, organization skills, ability to multitask, works well with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires High School Diploma or high school equivalency, and 3-5+ years of experience. May require a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) designation.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201