Workforce Specialist I: OIDD - Midlands

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

15 days vacation per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

S.C. Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking Workforce Specialists to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Midlands Regional Center, Columbia, SC. You will provide direct support, supervise staff, and help with assessments and daily living skills training.

Eligibility includes a high school diploma with potential degree substitution, basic computer skills,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience in direct support of individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred or needed.
• Strong communication and basic computer skills required for documentation and time/leave purposes.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and supervises Consumers in vocational training programs tailored to individual needs.
• Provides guidance to Direct Support Professionals for care and training of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Implements services in group settings to build leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, and daily living skills.
• Completes assessments and documents progress, attendance, and payroll-related data.
• Assists with transportation and supports health, safety, and accountability of consumers.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading

Writing

Time management

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree can substitute experience

Tools

Therap

SCEIS Central

Electronic Documentation System

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)