Workforce Specialist I : OIDD-Whitten

State of South Carolina; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays)

Parental leave

Retirement plan options

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, seeks Workforce Specialists to implement services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group settings and provide hands-on care with daily living skills.

A HS diploma or GED and one year of relevant experience are required, with a Bachelor's degree substituting for experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Administrative abilities and general knowledge of intellectual disabilities.
• Basic computer skills to include Therap and SCEIS Central for time and leave purposes (Electronic Documentation Systems).
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and basic safety practices.
• Communication skills to include reading and writing.
• Basic mathematic skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in group settings (leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, daily living skills).
• Completes assessments and monitors programs for progress, revising as needed.
• Provides training in self-help skills and acts as coverage staff in residential units.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment and ensures consumer accountability.
• Completes documentation including data on objectives, attendance and payroll reports.
• Provides direct hands-on care and guides activities of daily living. Transports consumers to programs and appointments.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Tools

Therap

SCEIS Central

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 the 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. Supervises 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!

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

A High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience. A valid Driver's License.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 Systems). Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and basic safety practices. Communication skills to include; reading and writing. Basic mathematic skills. Physical ability to work with consumers who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability to work in a face-paced work environment and ICF.

Employment Contingency:

Employment is contingentupon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to includefingerprinting), 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)