Workforce Specialist I: OIDD - Midlands

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) in Columbia, seeks Workforce Specialists to guide individuals and families toward long-term wellness.

You will supervise Direct Support Professionals and ensure safe, supportive environments with proper documentation and activities of daily living support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1 year of direct support experience, bachelor's degree may substitute.
• Knowledge of Therap and SCEIS Central for time and leave purposes.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to work in an ICF-IID.
• Administrative abilities and knowledge of intellectual disabilities.
• Basic safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and supervises Consumers in vocational training programs.
• Provides guidance to Direct Support Professionals.
• Ensures health, safety and accountability of individuals with disabilities.
• Implements services in group settings across leisure, vocational, pre-vocational and daily living skills.
• Completes assessments and monitors progress; revises programs as needed.
• Provides training in self-help skills and serves as coverage staff.
• Maintains accurate documentation (objectives, attendance, payroll).
• Transports consumers to programs and appointments; ensures safety.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Tools

Therap

SCEIS Central

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

Under general supervision, instructs and supervises Consumers in the vocational training programs based on individual needs. Offers guidance to Direct Support Professionals regarding the care, and training of individuals with intellectual disabilities and special needs. Ensures health, safety and accountability of individuals with disabilities, while adhering agency and office written rules, regulations, and policies.

• Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a group setting to include leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, and daily living skills. Consumers by providing active treatment in all areas based on assessed needs, and personal choice.
• Completes assessments, implements programs based on assessed needs. Ensures assessments and programs are submitted in an accurate and timely manner. Monitors programs for progress or lack of, and revises as needed.
• Provides training in self-help skills to consumers and serve as coverage staff in the residential units.
• Ensures a safe and clean environment for the consumers. Corrects immediate safety risks and ensures consumer accountability.
• Completes all documentation to include but not limited to data on objectives, attendance reports, individual and weekly payroll reports.
• Provides direct hands on individual care to all consumers as needed. Follows sound professional techniques according to agency guidelines, rules and regulations. Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills. Monitors and transports consumers to and from programs, activities and off-campus appointments/trips. Ensures the health and safety of each consumer while assigned to a residential building. May be required to stay over or work an additional shift to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to ensure the safety of consumers.
• 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 Midlands Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Columbia, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high School Diploma and one year (1) year of experience in direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities. A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Administrative abilities and general knowledge of intellectual disabilities. 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. Communication skills to include; reading and writing. Basic mathematic skills. A valid Driver's License. Physical abilities include; lifting, pushing, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, walking, and running. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability to work in a ICF-IID.

Additional Comments

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 of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 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.

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits

• 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)

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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• No

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Do you have at least a high school diploma and one (1) year of experience in direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities or a bachelor's degree?

• Yes
• No

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At the time of application, how much experience do you have working with direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• More than 4 years
• Required Question