Support Care Assistant - NWCS - Independence
Company: State of Missouri
Location: Independence
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
SUPPORT CARE ASSISTANT/DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Pay Range: $1328.60 semi-monthly (twice a month) ($15.33/hr)
Northwest Community Services is a State of Missouri agency that
operates under the Department of Mental Health.
We are currently recruiting to fill several Developmental
Assistant/Direct Support Professional positions to work in
Individualized Supported Living (ISL)/Waiver homes located in the
Independence, Missouri area for the 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am shift. This
is entry level direct care work involving the care and treatment of
adults with developmental disabilities.
The twice a month salary $1328.60 with an additional $26 per pay
period for shifts that begin between 12:00 noon and 5:00 a.m.
Overtime hours are available and/or required.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years old. One or more years of
work experience or self-employment; and possession of a high school
diploma or proof of high school equivalency. Must also possess a
valid driver's license and pass a background screening. Visit this
website for disqualification information,
https://dmh.mo.gov/about/employeedisqualification/.
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.
Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including: Affordable
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance; Paid Basic Life Insurance;
Cafeteria Plan; Deferred Compensation; MOSERS Retirement; 12 paid
holidays per year; 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month; 10
hours of sick leave accrued per month.
For additional information please contact the Personnel Department
at (660) 584-9228.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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