Support Care Assistant - Southwest Community Services

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.

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.

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.

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 1 st and 2 nd shifts at no cost to you.

Contact the Office of Human Resources at (417) 448-1178 or at [email protected]

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