NWCS- Support Care Assistant (Full Time Position)

Job Summary

Northwest Community Services is recruiting Support Care Assistants (Direct Support Professionals) for Individualized Supported Living (ISL)/Waiver homes in Higginsville, Missouri. This is entry-level direct care work involving the care and treatment of adults with developmental disabilities. Multiple shifts are available.

Salary and Benefits

• $17.37 per hour plus $2.00 per hour for L1MA certification and observations.
• Additional $2.00 per hour for night shifts (6pm-6am).
• Twice monthly salary of $1,505.32 with shift differentials.
• Overtime hours available and/or required.
• Excellent State of Missouri benefit package including a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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, applies simple dressings, and maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
• Administers medication after receiving training from the agency.
• Uses state vehicles to transport clients to appointments and activities.
• Affords clients opportunities to participate in activities such as fishing, shopping, going to the movies, eating out, etc.
• Assists clients with meals, bathing, grooming, and other needs.

Skills Needed

• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for clients.
• Understand and follow directions.
• Accurately report and record observations.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Missouri Driver's License.
• Background screening is required.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Contact Information

To learn more about the position or apply, contact Brittany Begeman at 660-362-6212 or visit the Higginsville office at 100 W 1st Street, Northwest Community Services Building.