Housekeeping: OIDD - Saleeby

Housekeeper – Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Housekeeper who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

• Responsible for the housekeeping of assigned building wings.
• Ensures a supply of cleaning supplies.
• Ensures proper safety and use of cleaning supplies.
• May serve as lead of a small group of custodial workers; assists with training new employees when needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This position is located at the Thad

E. Saleeby Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Hartsville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Experience in custodial and/or housekeeping is required.

Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial, housekeeping or pest control tasks.

Knowledge of custodial and housekeeping standards and requirements, and safety practices relevant to the area of employment.

Skill in the use of cleaning tools and equipment.

Ability to read and write legibly and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to keep accurate written records.

Ability to train new employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and perform repetitive motions.

Employment is contingent upon receipt of required pre‑employment screenings: medical screening (including drug screening), background record checks (including fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles driving record check, and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.

We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment if minimum requirements are not met or if the applicant is found not suitable.

If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers must provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella and hepatitis B before starting work.

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, employees may be required to work in times of emergency or disaster.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and retention bonus program. Contact Human Resources for further information.

Supplemental questions are part of the official application. Misrepresentation will result in disqualification. Complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• S.C. deferred compensation program available.
• Retirement benefit choices:
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)