Salary: $24,024.34 AnnuallyLocation : 24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MSJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 9195-0374-#######3harrDepartment: 0374 - MH-MS STATE HOSPITALOpening Date: 12/13/2024Closing Date: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM CentralAgency Minimum Salary: $24,024.34Agency Maximum Salary: $24,024.34About the Agency: The mission of Specialized Treatment Facility is to promote and strengthen the mental health and the education of up to 48 adolescent males and females who are experiencing behavioral difficulties in their homes, schools, and communities. Employees are charged with the responsibility of promoting and strengthening the mental health of adolescents by exhibiting the core values that are at the heart of this mission: 1. Teamwork 2. Respect 3. Compassion 4. Integrity 5. SafetySpecialized Treatment Facility employs Milieu Therapy as the foundation for the treatment of its residents. Milieu Therapy is a planned treatment environment in which everyday events and interactions are therapeutically designed for the purpose of enhancing social skills and building confidence. This therapy uses common structures familiar to all children, such as daily routines, consistent rules and activities Support Care Professionals provide hands-on direct care to residents including supervision of activities, special monitoring/observations and assistance with behavior management and interventions, including the application of physical and/or mechanical restraints. They may also perform environment of care checks and transport residents to offsite appointments and field trips. The Support Care Professionals are immediately supervised by Support Care Supervisors for each shift. Contact Human Resources for further information (228)###-#### x117.About the Position: Support Care Professional II (SCP II) are the second-level direct care position accountable for supervising the residents at STF. SCP II provide effective therapeutic and behavioral interactions/interventions: communication, redirection, de-escalation, behavior plans, etc. SCP II provide supervision to residents in all activities and across the campus as appropriate for the individual and the setting/activity to ensure safety and therapeutic goals are met.Responsibilities and DutiesSCP II document daily on assigned residents on Daily Behavioral Observation and Progress Note forms. They adhere to MS State, MS DMH, and STF policies and procedures while performing their job. SCP IIs participate in continuous learning. SCP II monitor residents in all areas of physical care and hygiene of residents and maintain records. SCP II participate in activities with residents. SCP II prepares, gives, and participates in instructional training. SCP II check and record 15-minute Bed Checks. Residents must be visualized at designated intervals to complete this check. Staff must complete Bed Checks every 15 minutes throughout eight-hour shift. This requires an average of 2 hours and 30 minutes of walking for each of the three staff. If there are less assigned staff in the pod the average of bed checks will be more per staff. SCP II maintains safe environment for residents: Knowledge of competency in Mandt, safety and welfare of the residents on an annual basis as well as maintaining CPR certification. SCP II care for a resident that is placed on one on one or Suicide precaution requiring sitting for periods of a time. General Housekeeping: Sweeping, dusting, mopping (pushing mop), including walking, Sweeping mopping behind furniture in the dayroom, pulling furniture off of walls; furniture weighing up to 50lbs; Mopping or using 16 oz or 24 oz mop head requiring lifting of mop head; Wiping windows, window sills (reaching with arms/overhead work/bending); Wiping tables and chairs (pulling chairs/chairs may weigh 20lbs); Using machinery (high speed buffer/gripping with hands and wrist using arms/pushing/pulling/walking. Maintains certifications in MANDT, CPR and first aid as required by STF. Maintains a valid driver license and liability insurance to be a driver of a state vehicle. All STF employees are responsible for reading, understanding, and adhering to all policies, protocols, and memorandums. Universal Precautions and Infection Control policies must be adhered by all STF employees. Universal precautions were designed for doctors, nurses, patients, and healthcare workers who came into contact with patients and their bodily fluids. All healthcare workers are responsible for all aspects of care for the residents served at STF. Residential staff and Nurses must abide by standard precautions which applies to the care of all patients, irrespective of their disease state. These precautions apply when there is a risk of potential exposure to (1) blood; (2) all body fluids, secretions, and excretions, except sweat, regardless of whether or not they contain visible blood; (3) non-intact skin, and (4) mucous membranes. This includes hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE), with hand hygiene being the single most important means to prevent transmission of disease. Personal protective equipment serves as a barrier to protect the skin, mucous membranes, airway, and clothing. It includes gowns, gloves, masks, and face shields or goggles.What you'll need to be Successful: Teamwork ethic, experience with adolescents with mental health illness, de-scalation experiencePreferred Qualifications: Typically requires High School Diploma or high school equivalency, and 1-2 years of experience. May require a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) designation.Characteristics of Work See for information regarding this classifications Examples of Work See MSPB website. Minimum Qualifications See MSPB website. Essential Functions See MSPB website.
Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military LeaveIn accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
HolidaysEmployees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement ProgramsThe State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
Deferred CompensationState agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit UnionAll state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.###.####.
Tuition ReimbursementMany state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and TrainingThe Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional OpportunitiesEmployees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career LaddersMany job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.01 How many years of related experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)
- No experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 6 years of experience
- 7 years of experience
- 8 years of experience
- 9 years of experience
- 10 years of experience
- More than 10 years
02 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university?
- None
- GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
- 1 year / 30 semester hours
- Associate's Degree / 2 yrs / 60 semester hours
- 3 years / 90 semester hours
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Specialist Degree
- Doctorate Degree
03 Do you possess a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) designation?
Required Question