Workforce Specialist I: OIDD - Midlands

State of South Carolina•Richland County, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Specialist I works under general supervision at Midlands Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) operated by BHDD-OIDD in Columbia, South Carolina. The role instructs and supervises consumers in vocational training programs and provides guidance to Direct Support Professionals on caring for and training individuals with intellectual disabilities and special needs. The position implements group and individual services based on assessed needs and personal choice, including leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, daily living, and self-help skills. It completes assessments and programs, monitors progress, revises programs as needed, and submits required materials accurately and on time. The specialist supports consumer health, safety, and accountability; maintains a safe and clean environment; provides hands-on care; and may cover residential units. The role also documents objectives, attendance, and payroll information, and monitors and transports consumers to programs, activities, and off-campus appointments or trips. The position may require staying over or working an additional shift to maintain safe staffing levels. It is eligible for up to $3.50 per hour in shift differential for applicable shifts. Employment is contingent on required screenings and applicable immunization requirements. Employees may be required to work during an emergency or disaster under the State Disaster Plan.

Requirements

High school diploma and one year of experience providing direct support to persons with intellectual and related disabilities; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
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.
Reading, writing, communication, and basic mathematics skills.
Valid driver's license.
Physical ability to lift, push, stand, stoop, bend, pull, walk, and run.
Ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.
Ability to work in an ICF-IID.
Completion of required pre-employment medical and drug screening, background and fingerprint checks, registry and exclusion-list screenings, driving-record check, and education verification.
Completion of required tuberculosis testing before starting if working directly with consumers; healthcare providers must provide proof of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and hepatitis B before starting.
Ability to work during an emergency or disaster as required under the State Disaster Plan.

Nice To Haves

Administrative abilities and general knowledge of intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

Instruct and supervise consumers in vocational training programs according to individual needs.
Provide guidance to Direct Support Professionals regarding care and training of individuals with intellectual disabilities and special needs.
Ensure the health, safety, and accountability of consumers while following agency and office rules, regulations, and policies.
Implement group services in leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, and daily living skills based on assessed needs and personal choice.
Complete assessments and develop and implement programs based on assessed needs; submit assessments and programs accurately and on time.
Monitor consumer programs for progress or lack of progress and revise them as needed.
Train consumers in self-help and activities of daily living skills.
Serve as coverage staff in residential units and ensure consumer safety while assigned to a residential building.
Maintain a safe and clean environment, correct immediate safety risks, and ensure consumer accountability.
Complete documentation, including objective data, attendance reports, and individual and weekly payroll reports.
Provide direct hands-on individual care to consumers as needed.
Follow professional techniques in accordance with agency guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Monitor and transport consumers to and from programs, activities, and off-campus appointments or trips.
Stay over or work an additional shift when required to maintain appropriate staffing and consumer safety.
Perform additional duties as assigned.