Salary: $80,000.00 - $97,472.00 Annually Location : Florence County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 169682 Agency: DDSN-Pee Dee Regional Center Opening Date: 10/01/2024 Closing Date: 10/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: EB12 Position Number:: 60008959 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Band: Band 8 Opening Date: 10/01/2024 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency 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 ResponsibilitiesAbout Our AgencyThe South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with severe, lifelong disabilities of:
- intellectual disability and related disabilities
- autism spectrum disorder
- traumatic brain injury
- spinal cord injury and similar disability
Job Functions:
Conduct annual evaluations on consumers and prepare reports for Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings. Conducts consultations per medical orders for injuries and/or to prevent injuries. Evaluates all new admissions within the required timeframe. Attends ISP meetings and call team meetings as schedule permits. Provides individual and group therapy for Individuals with Occupational Therapy (OT) needs. Ensures therapy is designed to promote independence as well as to maintain the level of function to prevent regression. Enter the documentation into Therap and timely provide the required statistical information to Central Office. Ensures all documentation is correct and current, and that all services meet standard of evidence based practice. Prescribes, issues, and fabricates adaptive equipment as needed. Maintains an adequate inventory of adaptive equipment for daily needs and emergency situations. Researches and requests supplies/equipment as needed. Monitors the status of OT equipment issued to consumers with the assistance of a therapy aide. Provides training for new employees during orientation, as well as ongoing training for residential staff, on the purpose and use of adaptive equipment for dining, activities of daily living, safety, etc. Works cooperatively with other Therapy Services staff to ensure that consumers therapy needs are met. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 in occupational therapy and experience as an occupational therapist. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. Preferred: Experience with adults with intellectual disabilities. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques applicable to the patient population served. Knowledge in the design of activities, self-help devices, and international treatment programs rehabilitatively specific in a variety of individual cases. Knowledge of functional anatomy, physiology, and skeletal biomechanics, whichever applicable to the area of work. Knowledge of the psychiatric aspects of various mental handicaps and disabilities. Ability to work effectively with all consumers, consumers families, medical, nursing, and other staff members and to deal tactfully with the public. Ability to prepare and evaluate reports, medical histories, and departmental records. Ability to plan, conduct, and coordinate on-the-job training and in-service education programs for support personnel and volunteers. Ability to evaluate patient response and progress in the more difficult cases and to present evaluative reports in case staffings and multi-disciplined team meetings. Additional CommentsAbout 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. Benefits for State Employees The 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 Benefits Eligible 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 Benefits State 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 Benefits State 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 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. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
03 Which of the following best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- 9th Grade
- 10th Grade
- 11th Grade
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
04 How many years of experience do you currently possess working with direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities?
- None
- 1 year to 2 years
- 3 years to 5 years
- 6 years or more
05 Please describe your experience working with direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities. Enter N/A for None . 06 At the time of application, are you Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy?
07 How many years of occupational therapist experience do you currently possess? (Ensure that your application clearly and accurately reflects your response to this question)
- 0 to 2 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 6 to 9 years
- 10 to 14 years
- 15 or more years
08 Do you have experience utilizing Therap?
09 If you answered Yes to the above question, please describe your experience utilizing Therap. Enter N/A if you answered No . 10 Are you a current/past employee of SCDDSN (to include Coastal Regional Center, Midlands Regional Center, Pee Dee Regional Center, Saleeby Center, Whitten Regional Center, and/or Central Office)?
11 If you answered Yes to the above question, please list which location(s). N/A for No . 12 How did you hear about this position?
- State Government Website (careers.sc.gov)
- Career Fair
- Social Media
- SCWORKS
- Indeed
- DDSN Employee or Recruiter
- College or University Instructor or Staff
- College or University Job Portal
- Billboard
- 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.
Required Question