Vocational Support Specialist I

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Workforce Specialist to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in vocational training and daily living skills. The role emphasizes safety, active treatment, and collaborative care.

The position is based at Midlands Regional Center (Columbia, SC) and may require flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year direct support experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and supervises Consumers in vocational training programs.
• Guides Direct Support Professionals in care and training.
• Ensures health, safety, and accountability of individuals with disabilities.
• Implements services in group settings for leisure, vocational, pre-vocational and daily living skills.
• Completes assessments and documents progress and payroll/attendance records.
• Provides direct hands-on care and transports consumers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Driver's license

Physical capability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

SCEIS Central

Job description

South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Workforce Specialist to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in vocational training and daily living skills. The role emphasizes safety, active treatment, and collaborative care.

The position is based at Midlands Regional Center (Columbia, SC) and may require flexible shifts.