Workforce Specialist ; OIDD-Midlands

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 Workforce Specialist 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.

• Implements services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a group setting to include leisure, vocational, pre-vocational, and daily living skills.
• Completes assessments, implements programs based on assessed needs.
• Completes all documentation to include but not limited to data on objectives, attendance reports, individual and weekly payroll reports.
• Provides training in self-help skills to consumers and serve as coverage staff in the residential units.
• Offer guidance to Direct Support Professionals in the care, and training of individuals with intellectual disabilities and special needs.
• Ensures health, safety and accountability of individuals with disabilities.
• Adheres to OIDD written rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for up to $3.50/hour shift differential for applicable shifts!

This position is located at Midlands Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Columbia, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A high school diploma and one year of experience in direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities. A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.

• Must possess administrative abilities and general knowledge of intellectual disabilities.
• Must have basic computer skills to include the use of Therap and MySCCentral for time and leave purposes (Electronic Documentation System).
• Must possess knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and basic safety practices.
• Must have communication skills to include reading and writing.
• Basic mathematic skills.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver’s License.
• Physical abilities include lifting, pushing, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, walking, and running.
• Must be physically able to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.
• Must have the ability to work in an ICF.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks;
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 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 consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood 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.

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