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Job Description
Support Care Professional
St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers - South County Habilitation Center
Salary : $2,187.48 semi-monthly
(The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. Years of service adjustments, shift differentials, and other targeted salary payments are applied to the total compensation of your paycheck and are subject to eligibility requirements of the appropriate differential.)
Apply by: August 19, 2025
South County Habilitation Center currently has an opening for a Support Care Professional. This position will mainly work Monday - Friday, with Sunday, Saturday, and Holidays off. The regular hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. however, schedule flexibility is necessary.
Job Duties:
This is a professional-level position accountable for developing, implementing, and monitoring habilitation programs and positive behavior supports for clients with developmental disabilities. With an interdisciplinary treatment team, you will assist in developing support strategies, observe behavior, provide training and implement, monitor and review individualized habilitation plans . You will supervise and monitor the work of direct care staff and evaluate the progress of your clients. The successful candidate must be able to physically perform all Safety Care requirements.
Eligibility Requirement: Per CMS Guidelines §483.430 to meet Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP), you will need one year of experience providing services to a person with intellectual disabilities and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Recreation, or Human Services (sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology).
Current DMH employees will not be eligible to apply if they have received a disciplinary action within the last 6 months.
To Apply: You may apply online at: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/517b0c95-1c9c-4937-a4a3-259ed0c33095?jb= 1 OR you may submit a completed DMH application no later than 4:30pm, August 19, 2025 to SCHC HR 2312 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125 or by fax to (314) 894-5488.
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 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.
MORE REASONS TO LOVE THIS JOB
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources: Jennifer Krystynak at (314) 894-5418 - jennifer.krystynak@dmh.mo.gov -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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