Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,559.00 AnnuallyLocation : Laurens County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 171302Agency: DDSN-Whitten Regional CenterOpening Date: 11/21/2024Closing Date: 12/5/2024 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: EC55Position Number:: 60017206Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band: Band 5Opening Date: 11/21/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: Online applications must be submitted at You must include ALL current and previous work history and education.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job Responsibilities About Whitten Regional CenterWhitten Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Serves as manager of a least one residential residence and as a Direct Support Manager/Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) of a DDSN Regional Center residential area. Is responsible to ensure active treatment is provided for consumers. This position is responsible for 24 hour/7 day a week for programs and operations affecting all individuals in the assigned residential unit/area. Is responsible for direct supervision of the personnel and consumers in the assigned residential unit/area. 1. Ensures that each individual receives those services and interventions necessary to meet identified needs in accordance with active treatment standards on a daily basis.2. Provides thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of services provided. Maintains documentation in compliance with SCDDSN written rules, regulations and policies. Ensures that programs/training are amended based on progress or newly identified needs/concerns.3. Actively develops DSP Ill leadership and supervisory skills to enable effective training, supervision, and retention of assigned personnel. Proactively engages employees to build relationships that creates trust, open dialogue, and establishes clear responsibilities. Responsible for overall management and oversight of one or more residential buildings and the direct supervision of the personnel as assigned in the residential unit/area. Monitors staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage needs to support consumer needs. Completes monthly monitoring of Individual Support Plan training for staff, and provides training as needed. Oversees the Direct Support Professional staffs work performance and completes annual performance evaluations. In house managers work the schedules with Q assistance as needed.4. Maintains continuous communication with guardians and advocates regarding significant events including injuries/incidents, training, and health of the individuals with disabilities to include but not limited to medical condition, hospitalizations, campus activities and other adverse advents.5. Monitors consistency among external/internal programs and disciplines to ensure that any discrepancies or inconsistencies between programmatic, medical, dietary, and vocational aspects of consumer's assessments and programs are resolved.6. Promotes a safe, orderly, neat, clean environment for consumers. Reports significant events and suspected abuse immediately per SCDDSN policy and procedures.7. Performs additional duties as necessary.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 year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveHealth, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life InsuranceState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs Minimum and Additional RequirementsAt the time application, qualified applicants will have at least two (2) years of related experience providing professional or direct services (either paid or volunteer)including at least one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities. The experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities can be obtained prior to or after obtaining one of the following qualifying required degrees or credentials: Bachelor's degree in a human services field (including but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology); Registered Nurse licensure; or Doctorate of Medicine Osteopathy. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of their college transcript to the interview. Please note that an official, certified copy of the transcript will be required within a specific timeframe for candidates selected for hire.Additional Requirements:According to the needs of Whitten Regional Center this position may be required to report to work after hours/ weekends/ holidays and during emergency situations.Position requires frequent Stooping and / or bending.Position requires frequent lifting: 20 lbs. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing ICF's/ID, as well as departmental directives relevant to the ICF. Must have the ability to make decisions, exercise judgment, be a team leader, while maintaining effective working relationships. 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: SC 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. Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.01 Do you understand the following statement? If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense after your 17th birthday, you MUST list this information under agency-wide question #1 & #2 regardless of how long ago the conviction(s) took place (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record). This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. You may only omit minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets & seatbelt violations, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and may be grounds for termination. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please inquire before you complete your application.
02 This is an essential employee position that may require you to work after hours/weekends/holidays and during emergency situations. Will this be a problem for you?
03 What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School Diploma
- GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
04 Candidates who are selected for an interview will be asked to bring a proof of their education (official / unofficial college transcript) to the interview. I understand that if I am selected for an interview; proof of education will need to be provided at the time of interview.
05 At time of application, how much experience do you have working with direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- More than 4 years
06 At the time of application, do you have a Bachelors or Master's degree in the human services field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, speech communication, gerontology, education, counseling, human development, special education, recreation, related field?
07 If you answered Yes to the question above, in what field? If you answered No please respond N/A. 08 Have you ever worked for Whitten Regional Center (or any of our other facilities to include Coastal, Pee Dee, Midlands and Saleeby Centers) South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs before?
09 If you answered yes to question, please briefly explain where you have worked. If you answered no please enter N/A . 10 Have you ever worked for a State Agency?
11 If the answer to the above question is yes , please include the agency name, name of state, facility name, department name, address/location, past reporting manager, dates of employment, job title, job responsibilities/duties, and reason for leaving. If you answered no , please enter N/A . 12 How did you hear about this position?
- State Government Website (careers.sc.gov)
- Indeed
- Career Fair
- Social Media
- SCWORKS
- Billboard
- DDSN Employee or Recruiter
- College or University Instructor or Staff
- College or University Job Portal
- Other
13 If you answered DDSN Employee or Recruiter or College or University Staff please list the name of the employee or recruiter. If you listed Other please list the source below. 14 I understand that ONLY a complete and accurate application will be considered. I have included ALL current and previous work history and education and know that my resume will NOT be accepted nor reviewed to determine if I have met the qualifications of the position; it will be passed over. Additionally, the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. By checking Yes I certify that I have followed the application instructions.
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