Workforce Specialist I - Day Program: OIDD -Coastal

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

15 days annual vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement plans SCRS/State ORP

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, seeks Workforce Specialists to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Join a team focused on compassionate, accessible care and measurable wellness outcomes.

Position located at Coastal Regional Center in Summerville, SC. Requires a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• 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 human growth and behavior.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Counsel clients

Training program design

Data analysis

Behavior observation

Effective communication

Knowledge of laws/regulations

Plan and organize training

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitution

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.

General Guidelines of a Direct Supervisor

• 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 human growth and 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 an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Benefits

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
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)