Direct Support Professional Iii-Walnut

Job Responsibilities

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.

Job Responsibilities

Assists the Direct Support Manager in assigned residences. This position assists them with their duties and responsibilities, to ensure regulatory compliance related to ICF/ID regulations.

These duties and responsibilities include supervisory, staffing, and monitorship; exercises a high degree of discretion and sound judgement. Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsible for the supervisory functions of the Direct Support Professional I's and II's.

Ensures that all documentation required for the consumers Individual Support Plan have been completed, and monitors the safety and care of consumers.

Ensures Active Treatment for consumers in assigned buildings is implemented by staff. This entails monitorship programs developed by the ID Team.

Monitors completion of behavior data sheets, ISP training programs, and GER (General Event Reports) to ensure all required documentation is entered into THERAP. Monitors Day Programs monthly (i.e. on/off campus).

Responsible for reporting significant events and suspected abuse immediately per SCDDSN policy and procedures.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

$1000 Sign-On Bonus Available! $500 Referral Bonus Available!

• Shift Differential Rates: Monday

• Friday 2nd and 3rd shift = $0.50/hour, Saturday

• Sunday all shifts = $0.50/hour

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 bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations. Ability to perform basic administrative tasks.

General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge of basic safety practices. Ability to accurately communicate.

Ability to utilize a computer. Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, and walk. Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting or ICF.

Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability to supervise subordinates.

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.