Therapeutic Services Worker

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TherapeuticServicesWorker

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – South, 5300 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO. 63112 Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,521.02 / Annual Salary $36,504.48

Day Shift 7:30m – 4:30pm(Sat/Sun Off)

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center South Campus is seeking a positive, energetic, and caring individual for our full time Therapeutic Service Worker position in our Client Work Program (CWP). We aspire to be a team of talented, compassionate professionals helping our clients in their personal journey of healing, resilience, and recovery, through our exceptional care and our use of the highest quality evidence-based practice.

The Therapeutic Service Worker plays a vital role in the Client Work Program (CWP). This position is responsible for monitoring the clients, the work procedures, and the products in the CWP Warehouse, Workshop, and Ceramics Room. This team member helps CWP ensure safety and efficiency.

Successful candidates will be able to:

• Demonstrate compassion and an ability to work in a trauma informed and recovery-based environment.
• Demonstrate professional behavior to encourage and maintain a respectful and positive work environment for clients and provide education to clients on related topics when needed.
• Creatively problem solve and think critically through difficult situations to form insightful strategies and to accomplish goals.
• Follow directions well and learn the functions and safety features of CWP equipment.
• Work independently and prioritize their time and responsibilities effectively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of FTC and DMH policies and how CWP contributes to the facility’s mission.
• Communicate effectively in person and electronically.
• Document accurately and with clinical insight about client behavior.

Knowledge, skills, & abilities needed:

Knowledge of the nature of developmental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities and the rehabilitation needs of those affected. Knowledge of the principles of job analysis and work simplification as applied to those with vocational rehabilitation needs. Knowledge of production work processes and equipment used in the fabrication, assembly, and/or packaging of small articles. Knowledge of standard and adaptive office equipment.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of related experience. (Associate’s degree Preferred, but not required.)

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

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.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.