Campus Support Coordinator-Temporary

Job Responsibilities

About Our Agency

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:

• intellectual disability and related disabilities
• autism spectrum disorder
• traumatic brain injury
• spinal cord injury and similar disability

About Midlands Regional Center

Midlands Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Columbia, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Under direct supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, ensure compliance with Title XIX Regulations pertaining to staff/individual ration, programs, and the physical facilities throughout Midlands Regional Center during non-business hours. Ensure ICF/MR programs compliance by 'walk around' for quality assurance. Provide crisis intervention in emergencies and ensures notifications of the proper authorities.

Monitor programs and documents accordingly to ensure that each individual receives active treatment.

Assist/Monitor staff in responding to aggressive behaviors and insures that staff are responding in accordance with the designed Behavior Support Plans.

Work in concert with other Departments during the scheduled tour of duty.

Initiate preliminary investigations on injuries by following the ANE and Preliminary Review policies and procedures.

Secures incident scene make reports to law enforcement when necessary.

Schedule and maintain Fire Drills and in-services.

Conduct fire drills and sanitation safety surveys.

Conduct complete building evacuations at least once a year residences.

Assist Nurse Manager in responding to all emergencies.

Ensures the safety and well-being of the people that live and work at Midlands with the input/assistance of the information Specialist.

Ensures that the information Specialist is on duty to help maintain operations at all times, thus ensuring protection from harm.

Supervise, monitor, and appraise the performance of Administrative Specialist.

Meet and greet families, friends, and special guests who visit Midlands and coordinate their visit while on campus.

Perform and/or participate in Quality and Development activities as assigned by the Supervisor or Administrator of the Facility.

Complete other assigned duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience. Must possess a valid SC Driver's License.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of college education or an Associate degree. Two (2) years of supervisory experience. Must possess a valid SC Driver's License.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the area of employment. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Comments

About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer 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 DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold 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, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource 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 may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.