Workforce Specialist I - Day Program: OIDD -Coastal

State of South Carolina • Dorchester County, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? 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 Workforce Specialists who are 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. Under the general guidelines of a direct supervisor: Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a group setting to include leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, and daily living skills. Completes assessments, implements programs based on assessed needs. Completes all documentation to include but not limited to data on objectives, attendance reports, individual and weekly payroll reports. Provides training in self-help skills to consumers and serve as coverage staff in the residential units. Offer guidance to Direct Support Professionals in the care, and training of individuals with intellectual disabilities and special needs. Ensures health, safety and accountability of individuals with disabilities. Adheres to OIDD written rules, regulations, and policies. Performs additional duties as assigned. This position is eligible for up to $3.50/hour shift differential for applicable shifts! The positions for this posting are located at Coastal Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and related experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of individual and group behavioral traits.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of casework interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of principles of human growth and behavior.
• Knowledge of interpersonal dynamics and personality principles.
• Ability to counsel with clients.
• Ability to plan and organize effective training activities.
• Ability to analyze data and organize information.
• Ability to observe and interpret behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a group setting to include leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, and daily living skills.
• Completes assessments, implements programs based on assessed needs.
• Completes all documentation to include but not limited to data on objectives, attendance reports, individual and weekly payroll reports.
• Provides training in self-help skills to consumers and serve as coverage staff in the residential units.
• Offer guidance to Direct Support Professionals in the care, and training of individuals with intellectual disabilities and special needs.
• Ensures health, safety and accountability of individuals with disabilities.
• Adheres to OIDD written rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

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)

What This Job Offers

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