Medical Lifespan Specialist

Job ID: 27305

Agency: Department of Human Services

• SD Developmental Center

Location: Redfield, SD

Salary: $24.11 - 28.36, Depending on Experience- Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour from 2:30 p.m.

• 11:00 p.m. and $1.00 per hour on weekends

Pay Grade: GH-H

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About Us:

The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, which works together on the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

Our Benefits Include:

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave

• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage

• Flexible Benefits

• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more

• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave

• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan

• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities

• Employee Wellness Program

• Continued Education/Training Opportunities

Click to view additional benefits information: https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/index.html

Job Summary:

The Lifespan Specialist (LS) position is a versatile position that focuses on consistency and support to clients at SDDC in all environments. The LS provides educational services for life skills development through groups, one-to-one opportunities, and activities. They assist with crisis intervention services, behavior management, and other individualized and specialized treatment services. They complete and review agency documents, as well as, provide supervision and support for people for appointments, activities, and visits from their admission to discharge.

Lifespan Specialist Medical position will work close with the medical team to help improve the overall health and well-being of the clients we support by attending medical appointments off and on campus, relaying important medical information to physicians and team members, as well as administering medications during appointments.

This position is full-time, 40 hours a week, with the Department of Human Services

• South Dakota Developmental Center. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit https://www.dhs.sd.gov/en/south-dakota-developmental-center.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must complete the South Dakota Medication Aide Certification course. A licensed nurse may delegate the administration of medications authorized only to unlicensed assistive personnel who have a minimum of high school education or the equivalent and who are registered with the Board of Nursing.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A bachelor's degree in the human services, special education, or other related field is preferred but not required.

• Experience working with adolescents or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or educational background in psychology, sociology, counseling, or another related field is requested.

Knowledge of:

• counseling methods;

• principles of basic human behavior;

• problems experienced by and methods of supervising people with developmental disabilities;

• CPR and first aid;

• Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques;

• medication administration;

• patient's rights;

• serious emotional disturbances.

Ability to:

• deal effectively with people from diverse ethnic and sociological backgrounds;
• be a positive role model;
• observe and understand adolescent and adult behavior;
• listen to and be empathetic with adolescents and adults;
• accurately recall information;
• maintain safety and security in a developmental center;
• counsel adolescents and adults;
• provide individual and/or group crisis and de-escalation counseling;
• direct adolescents and adults in assigned tasks;
• effectively diffuse potentially explosive confrontations between adolescents and/or adults;
• plan and organize work by effective time management;
• communicate effectively to relay information regarding adolescents and adult behaviors and needs;
• understand adolescents and adult behavior and help them formulate more acceptable responses to situations or problems they encounter;
• maintain records and prepare reports;
• coordinate and conduct planned treatment programs;
• interpret and follow established policies, procedures, operations memoranda, and guidelines.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=Q44

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"