Direct Support Professional (DSP) II: OIDD-Pee Dee

State of South Carolina; Florence (SC); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-On Bonus

Shift Differential

Resumo da oferta

State of South Carolina is hiring a Direct Support Professional for the Pee Dee Regional Center in Florence, SC. This role involves safeguarding consumers, delivering direct care, and supporting daily living activities under supervision.

The position includes ICF-IID active treatment duties, data collection, and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings. A high school diploma or GED and 3 years experience are required.

Qualificações

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and special needs.
• Administrative abilities and basic computer skills preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures health and safety for each consumer per BSP and training programs; mentors entry-level staff.
• Provides direct care, assists with activities of daily living, and transports to appointments.
• Implements ICF-IID active treatment standards and engages consumers in group activities.
• Completes timely data collection and documentation per policies; participates in team meetings.
• Reports significant events and suspected abuse promptly per policy.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and may perform additional duties as required.

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Three years experience with Individuals with Disabilities

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Direct Support Professionals who are 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.

$1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Under the direct supervision of the Direct Support Professional III this position serves as a mid-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. Provides guidance and mentoring to entry-level Direct Support Professionals on an on-going basis. 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 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.

• In accordance with the State’s 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, and three (3) years of experience working with Individuals with Disabilities and Special Needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Administrative abilities and general knowledge of intellectual disabilities. Basic computer skills