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Job Description
Southeast Missouri Residential Services is a State of Missouri facility located at 2351 Kanell Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. We are professional, agile and innovative.
Our work environment includes:- Modern Office Setting
- Growth Opportunities
- Wellness Programs
We're looking for a Supervising Support Care Assistant to join our team. A successful candidate has previous experience working with the developmentally disabled, a strong work ethic and an active interest in helping to care for our consumers. It is often said that there is no greater satisfaction than working directly with our consumers, and this is absolutely true. It's extremely rewarding, since many of our consumers are living well.
WHY DMH?
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by mental illness and 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.
The Department of Mental Health does not deny employment or services because of race, sex, creed, marital status, national origin, disability or age of applicants or employee.-
- Professional-level position accountable for implementing, monitoring and reviewing individualized habilitation plans for 8 to 16 consumers with developmental disabilities
- As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, observing behavior and participating in habilitation programs and SOP/ISL Homes.
- Preparing reports and progress notes, assisting with annual staffing, and completing quarterly and monthly reviews
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 earned semester hours or 36 earned quarter hours in one or a combination of the following: Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Recreation (including specialty areas such as Art, Dance, Music, or Physical Education), Dietetics, Criminal Justice, Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Nursing, or other specialties in the field of human services; and , One or more years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. (A combination of education from an accredited college or university and experience as a Registered Nurse may substitute for the stated college education.) (A combination of graduate education from an accredited college or university and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications.) Applicants must be eligible for designation as a QDDP under Federal standards for an Intermediate Care Facility-Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID).
Please note that documentation that supports your eligibility (i.e. transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process. If you do not possess the minimum qualifications, please consider one of many other employment opportunities with the State of Missouri.
Why you’ll love this position:
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference then by joining our team, you can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or 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.
The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-bene fits
If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Human Resources: Kimberly Puckett at (573) 840-9324 --- kimberly.puckett@dmh.mo.gov -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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