Direct Care Specialist

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County seeks a caregiver to support adults with developmental disabilities in residential settings and Day Programs. Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, meals, and transfers, plus documenting care and coordinating with families and providers.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and 6–12 months healthcare experience, with availability for any shift. A valid driver's license and background checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Health care experience of 6–12 months is required.
• Must be available to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Meet with family members and service providers to determine needs and help develop residential plans.
• Assist individuals in residential homes with daily living activities, training, and supervision.
• Aid with bathing, grooming, dressing, meals, and continence.
• Help with household chores, laundry, and shopping.
• Transport clients to appointments and outings as needed.
• Manage clients' money and document behaviors.
• Advocate for clients and monitor health care and diet.

Skills

Caregiving basics

Daily living support

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to ensure the health, safety, and accountability for adults with development disabilities in a residential facility, residential home, or Day Program. Duties include: transporting, feeding, lifting, transferring, administering medication and assisting with activities of daily living and supporting consumers to maintain a safe and healthy home environment. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to ensure the health, safety, and accountability for adults with development disabilities in a residential facility, residential home, or Day Program. Duties include: transporting, feeding, lifting, transferring, administering medication and assisting with activities of daily living and supporting consumers to maintain a safe and healthy home environment. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Meets with family members and service providers to determine needs of clients; completes a variety of assessments and assist with the development of residential plan.
• Provides and assists individuals living in their residential homes, which includes: providing information; making appointments and referrals; documenting behaviors; and providing training and supervision to adults with mental and physical disabilities.
• Assists with activities of daily living, which includes bathing and grooming, dressing and undressing, meal preparation and feeding, safe restroom use; and maintaining continence.
• Assists with household chores and laundry.
• Transports clients as needed for appointments, etc.
• Completes inventory; assists them in shopping for their needs.
• Assists clients in managing their money.
• Advocates for clients.
• Monitors health care, nutrition, and diet that is prescribed by client’s primary doctor.
• Trains and teaches client to be as independent as possible.
• Assists with development of socialization skills.
• Plans activities and outings.
• Provides training on safety; prepares for disasters such as storms.
• Maintains electronic health records.

Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over six months and up to and including one year of health care or related experience.
• Must be available to work any shift as required.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• CPR, First Aid and/or Certified Nurse Assistant, preferred.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have six months or more of hands-on experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, feeding, and toileting, in the field of intellectual disability?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you available to work any shift as required, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question