NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Support Care Professional III (2:00pm-10:30pm) (Gulfport, MS)
NEOGOV is committed to promoting mental health and education for adolescents facing behavioral challenges. The Support Care Professional III is responsible for providing hands-on direct care, supervising activities, and ensuring the safety and therapeutic goals of residents in a treatment facility.
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Responsibilities
SCP III 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 IIIs participate in continuous learning
SCP III monitor residents in all areas of physical care and hygiene of residents and maintain records
SCP III participate in activities with residents
SCP III prepares, gives, and participates in instructional training
SCP III 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 III 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 III 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
Qualification
Required
Teamwork ethic
Experience with adolescents with mental health illness
De-escalation experience
Preferred
Typically requires High School Diploma or high school equivalency, and 2-3 years of experience
May require a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) designation
Earned 30 hours of college or university credits and 2-3 years of experience
Benefits
Health/Prescription Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Optional Insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Retirement Programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Training
Promotional Opportunities
Career Ladders
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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