Direct Support Professional (DSP) II - OIDD - Saleeby (INTERNAL CANDIDATES)

State of South Carolina • Darlington County, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional II is a mid-level role at Saleeby Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) operated by the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The center is located in Hartsville, South Carolina, and serves residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This internal posting is open only to current Direct Support Professional I employees of OIDD-Saleeby.

Under the direct supervision of a Direct Support Professional III, the employee provides hands-on individual care and supports consumers’ health, safety, daily living skills, and participation in activities. The role follows each individual’s support plan and applicable behavior, dining, and lifting protocols, while maintaining required documentation and working as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. The employee also guides and mentors entry-level Direct Support Professionals. As an essential employee, the role may require overtime to ensure consumer safety and supervision, including during hazardous weather or emergencies. Applicable shifts may qualify for a shift differential of up to $3.50 per hour.

Employment is contingent on required pre-employment screenings, including medical and drug screening, background and registry checks, an exclusion-list screening, driving-record review, and verification of educational credentials. TB testing is required before beginning work when the position involves direct consumer care. Healthcare providers must document immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and hepatitis B. Employees may be required to work during an emergency or disaster under the State Disaster Plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and special needs.
• This internal posting is open only to current Direct Support Professional I employees of OIDD-Saleeby.

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.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical abilities including lifting, pushing, standing, stooping, kneeling, and running.
• Ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors for certain periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each consumer’s health and safety while following the prescribed behavior support plan, dining protocol, lifting protocol, and training and service programs in the individual support plan.
• Provide guidance and ongoing mentoring to entry-level Direct Support Professionals.
• Report for duty as outlined in policy and procedures and assume accountability for assigned individuals.
• Provide direct, hands-on individual care in accordance with agency and office guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in training and guide consumers in developing activities of daily living skills.
• Transport and monitor consumers to and from off-campus appointments, programs, and activities.
• Implement training and service programs in accordance with ICF/IID active treatment standards, assist with daily activities, and engage consumers in group activities.
• Complete timely and accurate data collection and/or 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 according to agency and office policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, neat, and clean environment for consumers.
• Follow agency and office policies and procedures and perform additional duties as required.
• Work overtime as needed to ensure consumer safety and supervision, depending on activities and hazardous weather conditions.

Benefits

• Up to $3.50 per hour shift differential for applicable shifts.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, 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: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).
• Referral Incentive Reward and Retention Bonus programs are supported; contact Human Resources for further information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED