Workforce Specialist I : OIDD-Whitten

State of South Carolina•Laurens County, SC

1d•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 Specialist s 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. Supervises Consumers by providing active treatment in all areas based on assessed needs, and personal choice. Completes assessments, implements programs based on assessed needs. Ensures assessments and programs are submitted in an accurate and timely manner. Monitors programs for progress or lack of, and revises as needed. Provides training in self-help skills to consumers and serve as coverage staff in the residential units. Ensures a safe and clean environment for the consumers. Corrects immediate safety risks and ensures consumer accountability. Completes all documentation to include but not limited to data on objectives, attendance reports, individual and weekly payroll reports. Provides direct hands on individual care to all consumers as needed. Follows sound professional techniques according to agency guidelines, rules and regulations. Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills. Monitors and transports consumers to and from programs, activities and off-campus appointments/trips. Ensures 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. Performs additional duties as assigned. This position is eligible for up to $3.50/hour shift differential for applicable shifts! Positions for this posting are located at Whitten Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
A valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Administrative abilities and general knowledge of intellectual disabilities.
Basic computer skills to include the use of Therap and SCEIS Central for time and leave purposes (Electronic Documentation Systems).
Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and basic safety practices.
Communication skills to include; reading and writing.
Basic mathematic skills.
Physical ability to work with consumers who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.
Ability to work in a face-paced work environment and ICF.

Responsibilities

Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a group setting to include leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, and daily living skills.
Supervises Consumers by providing active treatment in all areas based on assessed needs, and personal choice.
Completes assessments, implements programs based on assessed needs.
Ensures assessments and programs are submitted in an accurate and timely manner.
Monitors programs for progress or lack of, and revises as needed.
Provides training in self-help skills to consumers and serve as coverage staff in the residential units.
Ensures a safe and clean environment for the consumers.
Corrects immediate safety risks and ensures consumer accountability.
Completes all documentation to include but not limited to data on objectives, attendance reports, individual and weekly payroll reports.
Provides direct hands on individual care to all consumers as needed.
Follows sound professional techniques according to agency guidelines, rules and regulations.
Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills.
Monitors and transports consumers to and from programs, activities and off-campus appointments/trips.
Ensures 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.
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 )
Referral Incentive Reward program
Retention Bonus program