Direct Support Professional (IDD) – Entry-Level Impact

State of South Carolina; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

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

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.