Campus Support Coordinator: OIDD-Pee Dee

State of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Campus Support Coordinator for Pee Dee Regional Center in Florence to support residents and families, coordinate staffing, and uphold care plans.

Under supervision, coordinate campus rounds, ensure DP H staffing, document incidents, and partner with coordinators and leadership to maintain compliant operations and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and management experience in federal, state, or private organizations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors campus grounds; conducts drills and ensures safety.
• Coordinates residential staffing coverage and validates staffing levels per DP H standards.
• Documents daily shift issues and notifies management for follow-up.
• Provides direct hands-on care and assists with activities of daily living.
• Transports consumers to programs and appointments, ensuring health and safety.
• Attends periodic meetings with Campus Support Coordinators and leadership.
• Reports abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other critical incidents to the Risk department.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator or senior leadership.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Emergency response

Facilities operations

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. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

Under the direct supervision of the Campus Support Director this position:

• Patrols and monitors campus grounds; checks for fires, prowlers, vandalism or other unusual occurrences; makes rounds of buildings/units according to agency and office directives, ICF regulations, and facility internal procedures. Conducts routine fire drills and emergency medical drills.
• 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.
• Completes daily log of issues arising on each shift, documenting important events (such as residential staffing levels; residential staff call-ins/overtime(OT)/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 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Contacts Facility Administrator/designated contact as soon as possible regarding notification following ICF regulations, departmental directives and regional center procedures. Timely and accurately reports Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation (ANEs) and Criticals to the Risk department and informs/places employees on suspension pending investigation (SPI).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator or other senior leadership.

The position for this posting is located at Pee Dee Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Florence, 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 laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the area of employment. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively.

Employment Contingency: 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. 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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and do 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)