Direct Support Professional — Impact Lives (Sign-On Bonus)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential up to $3.50/hour

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, is hiring Direct Support Professionals at Midlands Regional Center in Columbia, SC. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, help with daily activities, and ensure safety and well-being.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills (Therap and SCEIS Central),

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 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 is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures health and safety of each consumer while following the prescribed behavior support plan, dining protocol, lifting protocol, and training and service programs.
• Transports and monitors consumers to and from off campus appointments, programs, and activities.
• Completes timely and accurate data collection and maintains documentation per policies.
• Reports significant events and suspected abuse immediately per policies.
• Performs additional duties as required and may work overtime to ensure consumer safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Therap

SCEIS Central

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, is hiring Direct Support Professionals at Midlands Regional Center in Columbia, SC. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, help with daily activities, and ensure safety and well-being.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills (Therap and SCEIS Central),