Direct Support Manager (QIDP): OIDD - Whitten

State of South Carolina; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

The State of South Carolina BHDD-OIDD is hiring a Direct Support Manager to oversee ICF-IID residential areas in Clinton. You will serve as QIDP, ensure compliance with active treatment, and supervise Direct Support Professional staff to provide quality care.

Responsibilities include documentation, staff training, and coordination with guardians. Requires a human services degree and relevant experience, plus completion of required screenings per state policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and two years of related experience.
• Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment screenings and comply with agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Direct Support Manager/QIDP for an assigned residential area in BHDD-OIDD.
• Ensure services meet identified needs according to active treatment standards daily.
• Maintain thorough, accurate documentation of services provided.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Training

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Registered Nurse licensure

Doctorate of Medicine/Osteopathy (D.O./M.D.)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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 Direct Support Manager 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 Direction Of The Residential Director, This Position

• Serves as the Direct Support Manager/Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) of an assigned residential area of an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD.
• Ensures that each individual receives those services and interventions necessary to meet identified needs in accordance with active treatment standards on a daily basis.
• Provides thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of services provided. Maintains documentation in compliance with Agency and Office written rules, regulations and policies. Ensures that programs/training are amended based on progress or newly identified needs/concerns.
• Actively develops Direct Support Professional III leadership and supervisory skills to enable effective training, supervision, and retention of assigned personnel. Proactively engages employees to build relationships that create trust, open dialogue, and establish clear responsibilities. Responsible for overall management and oversight of one or more residential buildings and the direct supervision of the personnel as assigned in the residential unit/area. Monitors staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage needs to support consumer needs. Completes monthly monitoring of Individual Support Plan training for staff, and provides training as needed. Oversees the Direct Support Professional staff's work performance and completes annual performance evaluations. In-house managers work on the schedules with assistance as needed.
• Maintains continuous communication with guardians and advocates regarding significant events including injuries/incidents, training, and health of the individuals with disabilities to include but not limited to: medical condition, hospitalizations, campus activities and other adverse events.
• Monitors consistency among external/internal programs and disciplines to ensure that any discrepancies or inconsistencies between programmatic, medical, dietary, and vocational aspects of consumer’s assessments and programs are resolved.
• Promotes a safe, orderly, neat, clean environment for consumers. Reports significant events and suspected abuse immediately per Agency and Office policy and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as necessary.

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

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, Registered Nurse licensure, or Doctorate of Medicine Osteopathy. Two years of related experience providing professional or direct services, including at least one year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Federal and State regulations. Ability to perform basic administrative tasks. General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge of basic safety practices. Ability to accurately communicate. Ability to utilize a computer. Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, and walk. Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting or ICF. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability to supervise subordinates.

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.

Benefits

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)

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.