Senior Therapeutic Services Worker 2402

Department of Mental Health

St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers

South County Habilitation Center, 2312 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO. 63125

SENIOR THERAPEUTIC SERVICES WORKER

Semi-monthly salary $1,691.66 (Additional $2.00 an hour if L1MA certified)

Plus, a $2.00/hour shift differential

OPENING DATE: January 31, 2025

CLOSING DATE: February 7, 2025

DAYS OFF : Friday/Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS POSITION: You will be working with staff who enjoy caring for persons who are impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability. You can make a difference in the lives of our consumers so they too have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The primary duties assigned to this Senior Therapeutic Services Worker position include, but are not limited to:

• Develops knowledge of activity techniques and their therapeutic applications as a means of developing the consumers’ social skills, responsibility, and initiative; as well as their ability to cope with problems, gain self-satisfaction, and adapt to various situations.
• Introduces new entertainment features, activities, and outings providing variety and diversity.
• Maintains a recreation binder for consumer face sheet, dietary census, and BSP.
• Has knowledge of individual and group behavior and effective ways of working with clients.
• Has basic knowledge of a Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Assists in escorting consumers to and from activity areas.
• Ability to accurately manage activity funds, develop monthly calendar of planned activities, record attendance, and complete set-up/clean-up of activities.
• Ability to drive the adaptive bus, van, and cars.
• Ability to establish and maintain client interest and participation in activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has two (2) or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to commence performance of the new position duties within five (5) calendar days of acceptance.

DMH employees applying for this position who have disciplinary actions within the past 6 months will not be considered.

This position will be filled by selecting among the most senior qualified bidder and then applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities meet or exceed the qualifications described in this posting. Seniority shall be the deciding factor applied in hiring decisions that require a choice between two or more substantially equal bidders.

APPLY ONLINE AT: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/7c19def5-1694-479e-a19d-d4606cd48e3a?jb=1

OR i nterested SLDDTC employees and applicants will need to submit a SLDDTC Application Form . Submit your application to the SCHC Personnel Office, Attn: Cathrina Jones, 2312 Lemay Ferry Rd St. Louis, MO 63125, or fax to (314) 894-5488, on or before 4:30 pm on the closing date, February 7, 2025. Complete information must be provided on the form in order for your application to be considered.

The successful candidate assigned to this position will not be eligible to apply for another position for ninety (90) days from the date of the assignment.

Management reserves the right to “pull” staff from any particular assignment in order to provide necessary coverage within the facility. (AFSCME Master Labor Contract, Article 27.)

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 .

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