Behavioral Health Skills & Support Specialist

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &‑

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

SCRS retirement

State ORP retirement

Shift differential up to $3.50/hour

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Workforce Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in day-to-day group settings.

You will implement services, complete assessments, provide self-help training, and ensure a safe environment while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1 year of experience in direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities. A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Basic computer skills including Therap and SCEIS Central for time and leave purposes.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and safety practices; strong reading/writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in group settings, including leisure, vocational, pre-vocational and daily living skills.
• Completes assessments and programs based on assessed needs; monitors progress and revises as needed.
• Provides training in self-help skills and serves as coverage staff in residential units.
• Ensures a safe, clean environment and corrects immediate safety risks.
• Maintains documentation such as objectives, attendance, and payroll reports.
• Delivers direct hands-on care, follows agency guidelines, and assists with activities of daily living.
• Transports consumers to programs, ensures health and safety, and may work additional shifts to maintain staffing.

Skills

Direct care

Documentation

Safety awareness

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Therap

SCEIS Central

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Workforce Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in day-to-day group settings.

You will implement services, complete assessments, provide self-help training, and ensure a safe environment while maintaining thorough documentation.