Support Care Professional

                        SOUTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL CENTER IS SEEKING 

                SUPPORT CARE PROFESSIONALS

WORK LOCATIONS: 

BILOXI COMMUNITY HOMES, 2050 Lawrence Ave., Biloxi MS 39531
GAUTIER COMMUNITY HOMES, 218 Graveline Rd., Gautier MS 39553 
POPLARVILLE COMMUNITY HOMES, 1501 South Shivers St., Poplarville MS 39570
WIGGINS COMMUNITY HOMES, 509 Stapp St., Wiggins MS 39577

TITLE/PAY: 

Semi-monthly / per hour / Overtime is available

Support Care Professional I 0-1 Years Experience $21,939.58 Annual 
Support Care Professional II 1-2 Years Experience $24,024.34 Annual 
Support Care Professional III 2-3 Years Experience $26,369.81 Annual 

SCHEDULE/SHIFTS:

1st shift: 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

2nd shift: 2:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. Plus 10% Shift Differential 

3rd shift: 10:00 P.M. – 6:30 A.M. Plus 15% Shift Differential

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is semi-skilled level work in the care and supervision of clients at a state mental health facility. Employees assist residents in all areas of physical care and assume total responsibility for the hygiene of clients who are unable to independently perform such tasks. Other duties include general housekeeping assignments, participating in social and recreational activities for the residents, and writing nontechnical reports on consumer behavior and activity. General supervision is received from a Support Care Professional Team Lead, shift leader, or nursing supervisor; supervisory responsibilities are not assigned to positions allocated to this job class. Other duties may apply as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A standard high school diploma,or transcript, from an accredited four-year high school, OR a state issued G.E.D. equivalent transcript. Community home staff must be eligible to drive a State vehicle once employed. A valid MS Driver License, or license from a contiguous state, is required to work at the community homes. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Applicants may apply at South Mississippi Regional Center, Human Resources Department, 1170 West Railroad St., Long Beach, MS 39560 before 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday OR at your local Win Job Center. Applications are also accepted online at www.smrc.ms.gov, OR Mississippi State Personnel Board at www.mspb.ms.gov. For more information, please call 228-868-2923. 

South Mississippi Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status to comply with EEOC regulations and promote inclusivity.