Direct Support Professional (DSP) I: OIDD - Coastal

State of South Carolina

Summerville (SC)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

15 days annual leave

Sick leave 15 days

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement SCRS/ORP

Deferred compensation

Telecommuting/Flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina’s Coastal Regional Center in Summerville seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, hands-on care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will follow individual support plans, assist with daily living activities, and participate in team meetings to support wellness.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, basic computer skills (Therap/SCEIS), a valid driver’s license, and ability to lift or assist as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of Therap and SCEIS Central for time and leave purposes (Electronic Documentation System).
Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Serves as an entry-level direct support professional.
Ensures health and safety of each consumer while following the prescribed behavior support plan (BSP), dining protocol, lifting protocol, and training and service programs as outlined in their individual support plan.
Follows professional techniques while providing direct, hands-on individual care; participates in training and provides guidance to consumers; transports to off-campus appointments and activities.
Implements training and service programs as outlined in the individual support plan; assists with daily activities; engages consumers in group activities.
Completes timely data collection and maintains documentation; participates in team meetings and required staff meetings.
Reports significant events and suspected abuse per policies.
Maintains a safe, orderly environment and follows all policies; may perform additional duties.

Skills

Administrative abilities

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of regulations

Safety practices

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

SCEIS Central

Electronic Documentation System

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 Direct Support Professionals who are motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes 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.

Serves as an entry-level direct support professional.
Ensures health and safety of each consumer while following the prescribed behavior support plan (BSP), dining protocol, lifting protocol, and training and service programs as outlined in their individual support plan. As an essential employee, will be required to work overtime to ensure consumer safety and supervision depending on various activities and hazardous weather conditions. Reports to duty as outlined in policy and procedures and assumes accountability of the assigned individual(s).
In accordance with Agency and Office guidelines, rules, and regulations, follows sound professional techniques while providing direct, hands-on individual care to all consumers as needed. Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills. Transports and monitors consumers to and from off campus appointments, programs, and activities.
In accordance with ICF-IID active treatment standards, implements training and service programs as outlined in the individual support plan, assists with daily activities, and engages consumers in group activities.
In keeping with the individual support plan, completes timely and accurate data collection and/or assessments. Maintains documentation in compliance with Agency and Office policies and procedures. Provides input and engages as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in team meetings and scheduled staff meetings as required.
Responsible for reporting significant events and suspected abuse immediately per Agency and Office policies and procedures.
Ensures safe, orderly, neat, clean environment for all consumers.
Responsible for following all Agency and Office policies and procedures and may be required to perform additional duties as required.

Positions for this posting are located at Coastal Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In accordance with the State1s Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

This position is eligible for up to $3.50/hour shift differential for applicable shifts. Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates will be distributed after three, six, nine, and twelve months of successful continuous Full-Time employment.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

Administrative abilities and general knowledge of intellectual disabilities. Basic computer skills to include the use of Therap and SCEIS Central for time and leave purposes (Electronic Documentation System). Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and basic safety practices. A valid Driver's License.

Physical abilities including lifting, pushing, standing, stooping, kneeling, and running. Ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments for certain periods of time.

Additional Comments

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 Servicess 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.

Benefits

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.

Checking this box indicates my understanding and acknowledgement to the above referenced statement.

Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED?

How many years of professional experience do you currently possess working with the direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities?

None
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6+ years

This is a direct care position, requiring in some circumstances, bathing, cleaning and the changing of adult briefs of individual consumers. Are you willing to bathe, clean, and change adult briefs?

Hours of operation are: 1st shift: 6:45 am - 3:15 pm; 2nd shift: 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm; 3rd shift: 10:45 pm - 7:15 am. Which shift(s) are you available for (check all that apply)?

1st shift: 6:45 am - 3:15 pm
2nd shift: 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm
3rd shift: 10:45 pm - 7:15 am

I acknowledge that, in accordance with the State1s Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, I may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

If you were referred by an OIDD Employee, please list the name of the employee below.