Direct Support Professional I — Sign-On Bonus + Benefits

State of South Carolina; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, seeks Direct Support Professionals for Coastal Regional Center in Summerville, SC to support residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, ensuring safety, transporting clients to appointments, and documenting progress.

A High School Diploma or GED is required; a $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfort with lifting, standing, and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support following individual plans and BSP set for each consumer.
• Ensure health and safety of consumers and follow protocols; may work overtime as needed.
• Transport and accompany consumers to off-campus appointments and activities.
• Document data and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and required trainings.
• Report significant events or suspected abuse per policies and procedures.

Skills

Administrative abilities

Computer skills (Therap, SCEIS Central

Regulations knowledge

Driver's license

Physical abilities

Communication skills

Indoor/outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

SCEIS Central

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, seeks Direct Support Professionals for Coastal Regional Center in Summerville, SC to support residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, ensuring safety, transporting clients to appointments, and documenting progress.

A High School Diploma or GED is required; a $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible