Direct Support Professional (DSP) I-Transportation: OIDD-Coastal

State of South Carolina; Coventry Place (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Direct Support Professional in Summerville, SC. You will provide care, training, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities under supervision.

Responsibilities include transporting residents, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic administrative tasks and communicate effectively.
• General knowledge of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of basic safety practices and ability to use a computer.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents on/off campus to designated areas and medical/dental appointments.
• Perform light vehicle maintenance (brakes, cleaning, restraints).
• Follow safety rules when operating vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with DSP duties and meet the needs of consumers, including transportation to events as needed.
• Report significant events and suspected abuse per agency policy.
• Follow all agency policies; may perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Basic administrative tasks

Knowledge of individuals with IDD

Safety practices

Communication skills

Computer usage

Mobility/physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

$1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Available

This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Residential Services. The employee will provide treatment, care, and training of individuals in their care. Transports residents on and off campus to designated areas such as classrooms and various medical/dental appointments. Under the direct supervision of the Residential Director this position:

• Drives a vehicle on/off campus to transport individual(s) to various destinations and doctors' appointments.
• Performs light maintenance on vehicles such as checking brakes, cleaning vans, and straightening Q'straints.
• Practices safety rules as they apply to the operation of the vehicle such as using Q'straints on the adaptive van.
• Performs DSP duties to include but not limited to assisting with the needs of the consumers, transporting consumers to other events not related to a doctor appointment, working overtime as needed, and other duties as warranted.
• Responsible for reporting significant events and suspected abuse immediately per agency policy and procedures.
• Responsible for following all Agency 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.

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.

A High School Diploma or GED.

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 intermediate care facility. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.

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.

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 (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)