Workforce Specialist I: 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 Workforce 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 eligible for up to $3.50/hour shift differential for applicable shifts! The position for this posting is located at Saleeby Regional 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

• A high School Diploma and one year (1) year of experience in direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: 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; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.
• If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment.
• All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• 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 System).
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and basic safety practices.
• Communication skills to include; reading and writing.
• Basic mathematic skills.
• Physical abilities include; lifting, pushing, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, walking, and running.
• Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.
• Ability to work in a ICF-IID.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, instructs and supervises consumers in the vocational training programs based on individual needs.
• Offers guidance to Direct Support Professionals regarding the care, and training of individuals with intellectual disabilities and special needs.
• Ensures health, safety and accountability of individuals with disabilities, while adhering agency and office written rules, regulations, and policies.
• Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a group setting to include leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, and daily living skills.
• Provides 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)

What This Job Offers

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