Security Support Care Assistant - SMMHC

Job Location

• This position will be located at 1016 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640

Why you’ll love this position

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• First-level direct care position in the care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender clients in maximum and intermediate security areas. Accountable for assisting clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks. Assists in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output; and reports on the condition of clients. May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting. Positions may also be responsible for passing medications (as medication aide). Knowledge, skills & abilities Knowledge of the general care and treatment of clients in a maximum or intermediate security environment, including basic nursing, first aid, and emergency treatments. 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.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities
• Provide direct care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender clients in 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Typical qualifications 0-1 year of experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.) Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
• Typical qualifications 0-1 year of experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Typical qualifications

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

• If you have questions about this position please contact: Human Resources @ 573-218-6800
• The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.