Direct Support Professional (DSP) II: OIDD - Whitten

State of South Carolina•Laurens County, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional II is a mid-level direct support professional at Whitten Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) in Clinton, South Carolina. The position works under the direct supervision of a Direct Support Professional III and provides hands-on care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role promotes consumers’ health, safety, daily living skills, and long-term wellness while following individual support plans, behavior support plans, dining and lifting protocols, and applicable agency, office, and ICF-IID standards. The employee also mentors entry-level Direct Support Professionals, participates in training and team meetings, transports and monitors consumers for appointments and activities, and maintains timely and accurate records. This is an essential position; overtime may be required to maintain consumer safety and supervision, including during hazardous weather or other emergencies. Applicable shifts may qualify for a shift differential of up to $3.50 per hour. Eligible candidates may receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus, distributed after three, six, nine, and twelve months of successful continuous full-time employment. Employment is contingent on required screenings, including medical and drug screening, background and registry checks, and verification of educational credentials. Required tuberculosis testing and applicable immunization documentation or immunization must be completed before employment begins. The role may require work during emergencies or disasters under the State Disaster Plan.

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 verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments for certain periods of time.
Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, pushing, standing, stooping, kneeling, and running.
Ability to complete required pre-employment screenings, including medical and drug screening, background checks, fingerprinting, registry checks, a driving record check, and educational credential verification.
If working directly with consumers, complete tuberculosis skin or blood testing before beginning employment; healthcare providers must provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and hepatitis B before beginning employment.

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.

Responsibilities

Ensure consumers’ health and safety while following their 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, and regulations.
Provide guidance and ongoing mentoring to entry-level Direct Support Professionals.
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, assist with daily activities, and engage consumers in group activities in accordance with ICF-IID active treatment standards and individual support plans.
Complete timely and accurate data collection and assessments, and maintain documentation in compliance with agency and office policies and procedures.
Provide input as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in team and scheduled staff meetings as required.
Immediately report significant events and suspected abuse in accordance with agency and office policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe, orderly, neat, and clean environment for consumers.
Report for duty as outlined in policy and procedures and take accountability for assigned individuals.
Follow agency and office policies and procedures and perform additional duties as required.
Work overtime as needed to ensure consumer safety and supervision, including during hazardous weather or other activities.
Work during emergencies or disasters when required under the State Disaster Plan.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Long-term disability insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
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.
Choice of State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).
$1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, paid in installments 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.
Referral Incentive Reward and Retention Bonus programs.