Campus Support Coordinator: OIDD - Midlands

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Midlands Regional Center in Columbia, SC, seeks a Campus Support Coordinator to monitor safety, staff coverage, and consumer welfare within an ICF-IID setting. Role includes daily logs, risk reporting, and hands-on assistance as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and experience in leadership, safety, and emergency

Qualifications

• High school diploma and management experience in federal, state, or private organizations.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of safety, security, fire protection, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to follow ICF regulations and BSP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Protect the property of the Regional Center and safeguard individuals' rights.
• Ensure health, safety, and developmental needs of consumers per ICF regulations.
• Maintain proper staffing levels and monitor coverage per DP H standards.
• Conduct rounds, fire drills, and emergency drills; document issues in daily logs.
• Provide hands-on care and assist with daily living activities as needed.
• Report incidents to management and assist with programmatic issues per BSP.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 a Campus Support Coordinator who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

Under the direct supervision of the Campus Support Director, the Campus Support Coordinator:

• Performs duties designed to protect the property of assigned Regional Center and the rights of individuals against loss or injury due to disorderly acts, accidents, fires or other hazards.
• Ensures the health, safety, accountability and developmental needs of the consumers through adherence to the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) regulations, agency directives, and facility internal procedures.
• Makes routine decisions to maintain normal operations, and as needed or instructed, and notifies the Facility Administrator or designee.
• At the beginning of each shift, obtains residential coverage levels from each Residential Administrator providing assistance with campus wide coverage, ensuring each building is properly staffed according to Department of Public Health (DPH) standards. Monitors coverage levels throughout each shift to ensure adequate staffing is maintained.
• Patrols and monitors campus grounds; checks for fires, prowlers, vandalism or other unusual occurrences; makes rounds of buildings/units according to agency directives, ICF regulations, and facility internal procedures. Conducts routine fire drills and emergency medical drills.
• Completes daily log of issues arising on each shift, documenting important events (such as residential staffing levels; residential staff call-ins/overtime/holdovers; issues regarding consumer illness, and/or behavioral episodes; physical plant issues; etc.). Sends communication to appropriate management staff for follow-up on noted deficiencies.
• Provides on the spot correction(s) for noted deficiencies. Assists staff as needed with programmatic issues, especially consumer behavioral issues, in accordance with the consumer's Behavior Support Plan (BSP).
• 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.
• Contacts Facility Administrator or designee as soon as possible regarding notification following ICF regulations, departmental directives and regional center procedures. Timely and accurately reports Abuse, Neglect and Exploitations (ANEs) and Critical Incidents to the Risk department and informs/places employees on suspension pending investigation (SPI).
• Attends periodic meetings with other Campus Support Coordinators, switchboard operators and executive staff members to facilitate follow up of information, regarding facility procedures, events, policies. Attends training as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator, Assistant Facility Administrator or Campus Support Director.

The position for this posting is located at Midlands Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Columbia, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A high school diploma and management experience with business and/or leadership roles in federal, state, or private organization settings. Must have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge of the methods and techniques for securing buildings and grounds. Ability to maintain peace and decorum. Knowledge of the practices and techniques of safety, security, and fire protection. Ability to act quickly and intelligently in emergency situations. Ability to adjust to fluctuating situations. Ability to investigate accidents, disturbances, and violations. Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the general public, staff, and consumers. Must have a strong knowledge of Regional Center policies/procedures and Agency Directives. Must be knowledgeable of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) regulations, Therapeutic Options, CPR, Standard First Aid, and Defensive Driving.

Employment Contingency

Employment is contingentupon 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. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization

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.

State Disaster Plan

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resources for further information.

Supplemental Questions

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 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)