South Mississippi Regional Center is a program of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health providing care and support for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking individuals who are energetic and compassionate team players and motivators for direct support positions at all of our locations. Each position at South Mississippi Regional Center is an important and impactful role that provides our individuals with the appropriate level of care to meet their social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
WORK LOCATION:
Long Beach - RISK MANAGEMENT
PAY:
$15 PER HOUR. UP TO 24 HOURS A WEEK
SCHEDULE/SHIFTS:
6:00PM to 6:00AM Saturday and Sunday
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mans the Welcome Center monitoring incoming and outgoing vehicles and providing information, registering visitors, and providing directions and assistance as needed. Clocks in by computer. Notifies proper law, fire, etc. enforcement agency when necessary. Complies with agency policies, plans and decisions, as well as promotes and supports high standards of confidentiality, with no incidence or reports of non-support. Examples of behaviors that demonstrate non-support include: (a) makes intentionally non-supportive statements about organization’s activities and/or decisions; (b) talks in manner that is discourteous to public; (c) makes misleading comments; (d) refuses to assist with other staff member goals, deadlines or directives; (e) releases agency information without authorization; (f) does not accept and follow instructions and does not refrain from contentious arguments and insubordinate conduct with rating supervisors, co-workers or customers. For routine problems, works with Risk Management and senior staff member present at facility for resolution. Enforces rules and regulations governing assigned area; ensures that lights are off or on as required and that doors and gates are properly locked. Enforces state laws as they apply; gives information and directions. Maintains records and makes reports as required. Restores and maintains order. Enforces property and grounds security. Performs general security duties. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have proof of graduation from accredited 4-year high school or equivalent (GED or high School Equivalency Diploma). Must have a valid MS Driver License or license form a contiguous state, and personal vehicle insurance. Must be eligible to drive a State vehicle.
HOW TO APPLY:
Completed Application Packets MUST be delivered to the Human Resource Department at 1170 West Railroad Street, Long Beach, MS 39560 or emailed to human.resources@smrc.ms.gov. Applications can be found at https://www.smrc.ms.gov/employment or may be picked up at HR. State of Mississippi requires proof of minimum education (High School) to be considered, please include your transcripts or diploma with your application.
This is a contract position with the State of Mississippi. State contracts can be renewed/reapplied for every year.Contract positions are still open for the balance of this year. For more information, call 228.868.2923.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person