Campus Support Coordinator-Temporary

Job Responsibilities

About Coastal Regional Center

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

Under direct supervision of the Director of Campus Support Coordinator the incumbent performs duties designed to protect the property of assigned Regional Center and the rights of individuals against loss or injury due to disorderly acts, accidents, fires or other hazards. Ensures the health, safety, accountability and developmental needs of the consumers through adherence to the ICF regulations, DDSN directives, and facility internal procedures. Makes routine decisions to maintain normal operations, and as needed or instructed, notify the Facility Administrator/designee.

1.Obtains residential coverage levels from each Residential Administrator providing assistance with campus wide coverage, ensuring each building is properly staffed according to DHEC standards. Monitors coverage levels throughout each shift to ensure adequate staffing is maintained.

2.Patrols and monitors campus grounds, check for fires, prowlers, vandalism or other unusual occurrences; makes rounds of buildings/units according to DDSN directives, ICF regulations, and facility internal procedures. Conducts routine fire drills and emergency medical drills.

3.Completes daily log of issues on each shift, documenting important events (such as residential staffing levels; residential staff call-in/OT/holdovers; issues regarding consumer illness, and/or behavioral episodes, physical plant issues etc.) Sends communication to appropriate management staff for follow-up on noted deficiencies.

4.Provides on the spot correction(s) for noted deficiencies. Assists staff as needed with programmatic issues, especially consumer behavioral issues, in accordance with consumer's BSP.

5.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. Maybe required to stay over or work an additional shift to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to ensure the safety of consumers.

6.Contacts Facility Administrator/designer as soon as possible regarding notification following ICF regulations, departmental directives and regional center procedures. Timely an accurately reports ANE's and Critical to Risk department promptly and informs/places employees on administrative leave without pay (ALWOP).

7.Attends periodic meetings with other Campus Support Coordinators, switchboard operators and executive staff members to facilitate follow up of information, regarding facility procedures, events, policies. Attends training as appropriate.

8.Performs other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator.

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year.

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and management experience with business and/or leadership roles in federal, state, or private organization settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the methods and techniques for securing buildings and grounds.

Ability to maintain peace and decorum.

Knowledge of the practices and techniques of safety, security and fire protection.

Ability to act quickly and intelligently in emergency situations.

Ability to adjust to fluctuating situations.

Ability to investigate accidents, disturbances and violations.

Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the general public, staff, and consumers.

Must have a strong knowledge of Regional Center policies/procedures and DDSN Directives. Must be knowledgeable ofICF regulations, Therapeutic Options, CPR, Standard First Aid, and Defensive Driving.

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.