Recreation Specialist II: OIDD - Saleeby

State of South Carolina•Darlington County, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Recreation Specialist who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. This position is located at Saleeby Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Hartsville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma and relevant experience.
A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation or a related field may be substituted for work experience.
Medical screening – to include a drug screening
Background record checks (to include fingerprinting)
South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check
Review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.
Tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment.
Documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of various types of recreational activities.
Knowledge of how to plan, organize and oversee recreational activities.
Knowledge of recreational therapy principles, techniques and methods.
Ability to motivate and sustain the interest of residents.
Ability to instruct residents in various recreational activities.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Planning, implementing and overseeing recreational and leisure activities and/or programs to meet the needs, desires and abilities of residents
Ensuring alternate programs and weekend schedules are identified for residents. This may include during hazardous weather, weekends day and special circumstances.
Ensuring alternate programs are implemented within the residence of the consumers.
Planning and coordinating on/off campus outings.
Escorting or transporting consumers to and from recreation areas both on-campus and off-campus.
Requisitioning and maintaining appropriate supplies and equipment.
Providing decorations for events.
Providing direct hands-on individual care to all consumers as needed.
Following sound professional techniques according to agency guidelines, rules and regulations.
Participating in training and providing guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills.
Monitoring and transporting consumers to and from programs, activities and off-campus appointments/trips.
Ensuring the health and safety of each consumer while assigned to a residential building.
May be required to stay over or work an additional shift to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to ensure the safety of consumers.
Performing additional duties as required.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices
State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
Referral Incentive Reward program
Retention Bonus program