Direct Support Professional (DSP) II: OIDD-Pee Dee

State of South Carolina•Florence County, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional II is a mid-level direct support professional at Pee Dee Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) in Florence, South Carolina. The role provides direct, hands-on care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting their health, safety, daily living skills, and participation in activities. The position works under the direct supervision of a Direct Support Professional III and provides ongoing guidance and mentoring to entry-level Direct Support Professionals. The employee follows each consumer’s behavior support plan, dining and lifting protocols, and individual support plan. The role requires timely documentation, active participation on the interdisciplinary team, and compliance with agency and office policies. As an essential employee, the Direct Support Professional may be required to work overtime and during emergencies or disasters, including hazardous weather, to maintain consumer safety and supervision. Applicable shifts may receive a shift differential of up to $3.50 per hour. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates and is distributed after three, six, nine, and twelve months of successful continuous full-time employment. Employment is contingent on required pre-employment screenings, including medical and drug screening, background and registry checks, and verification of educational credentials. TB testing is required before starting for employees working directly with consumers; healthcare providers must also provide proof of immunity or be immunized against specified illnesses. The employer offers benefits for FTE positions, including insurance coverage, paid leave, paid holidays, parental leave, and retirement program choices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and special needs.
Ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments for certain periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Administrative abilities and general knowledge of intellectual disabilities.
Basic computer skills, including use of Therap and SCEIS Central for time and leave purposes.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and basic safety practices.
A valid driver’s license.
Physical abilities including lifting, pushing, standing, stooping, kneeling, and running.

Responsibilities

Ensure each consumer’s health and safety while following behavior support plans, dining protocols, lifting protocols, and individual support plans.
Provide direct, hands-on individual care in accordance with agency and office guidelines, rules, regulations, and professional practices.
Guide and mentor entry-level Direct Support Professionals on an ongoing basis.
Participate in training and help consumers develop activities of daily living skills.
Transport and monitor consumers to and from off-campus appointments, programs, and activities.
Implement training and service programs, assist with daily activities, and engage consumers in group activities in accordance with ICF-IID active treatment standards.
Complete timely and accurate data collection and assessments in accordance with individual support plans.
Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and office policies and procedures.
Provide input as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in required team and staff meetings.
Immediately report significant events and suspected abuse in accordance with agency and office policies.
Maintain a safe, orderly, neat, and clean environment for consumers.
Report to duty as required and assume accountability for assigned individuals.
Work overtime when required to ensure consumer safety and supervision, including during activities or hazardous weather conditions.
Perform additional duties as required and follow agency and office policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Long-term disability and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program available.
Retirement benefit choices through the State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).
Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for eligible candidates, distributed after three, six, nine, and twelve months of successful continuous full-time employment.
Shift differential of up to $3.50 per hour for applicable shifts.