Workforce Specialist I

State of South Carolina; Coventry Place (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

Deferred compensation

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking Workforce Specialists to implement services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group settings. The role includes assessments, program implementation, documentation, and training in self-help skills within residential units.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s degree may substitute) and emphasizes knowledge of laws, casework interviewing, and counseling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to disability services.
• Knowledge of casework interviewing techniques.
• Understanding of human growth and behavior.
• Ability to counsel clients and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in group settings (leisure, vocational, daily living skills).
• Completes assessments and implements programs based on assessed needs.
• Completes documentation including data on objectives, attendance, and payroll reports.
• Provides training in self-help skills and serves as coverage staff in residential units.
• Offers guidance to Direct Support Professionals in care and training of individuals with ID and special needs.
• Ensures health, safety, and accountability of individuals.
• Adheres to written rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral traits

Legal knowledge

Casework interviewing

Human growth & behavior

Interpersonal dynamics

Counseling clients

Training & facilitation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience

Job description

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 Workforce Specialists who are motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

• Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a group setting to include leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, and daily living skills.
• Completes assessments, implements programs based on assessed needs.
• Completes all documentation to include but not limited to data on objectives, attendance reports, individual and weekly payroll reports.
• Provides training in self-help skills to consumers and serve as coverage staff in the residential units.
• Offer guidance to Direct Support Professionals in the care, and training of individuals with intellectual disabilities and special needs.
• Ensures health, safety and accountability of individuals with disabilities.
• Adheres to OIDD written rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for up to $3.50/hour shift differential for applicable shifts!

The positions for this posting are located at Coastal Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.

• Knowledge of individual and group behavioral traits.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of casework interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of principles of humangrowthand behavior.
• Knowledge of interpersonal dynamics and personality principles.
• Ability to counsel with clients.
• Ability to plan and organize effective training activities.
• Ability to analyze data and organize information.
• Ability to observe and interpret behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Employment Contingency

Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude,at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization

If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resources for further information.

Supplemental Questions

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if anapplicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)