Director of Risk Management (OIDD)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 Director of Risk Management who is motivated to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier more resilient community we encourage you to apply.

• Manages supports and mentors a team of investigators as they conduct on-site incident reviews of ANEs Critical lncidents and Deaths. Oversees caseload distribution and monitors progress to ensure timely completion. Conducts comprehensive quality reviews of all investigative elements including video footage witness statements and final reports.
• Provides technical assistance related to ANEs Critical lncidents and Deaths for staff at Regional Centers including: Facility Administrators and Campus Support. Develops a training manual and/or curriculum to improve on how to determine whether abuse neglect or exploitation occurred and how to properly report the incident.
• Effectively reviews all investigations and tracks any trends and/or patterns related to ANEs Critical Incidents and Deaths. Utilizes Avigilon camera system and ensures knowledge of how to save and share footage.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with Regional Centers Providers the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) the Ombudsmans Office the Attorney Generals Office and Internal Audit. Acts ethically and professionally and adheres to all standards of confidentiality.
• Attends all administrative reviews and presents the findings of each review.
• Manages supports and mentors a team of consumer advocates; ensures accurate case handling; policy adherence and documentation quality.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

A Bachelors Degree in Human Services or a related field and three (3) years of experience in administration organizational behavior/change and supervision teaching and/or training. A valid drivers license.

A Masters Degree in Human Services or a related field. Experience conducting investigations compliance monitoring or other related activities in the developmental disability service area. Substantial knowledge and experience of federal and state laws and regulations as well as Agency and Office policies procedures and directives pertaining to the operation and oversight of BHDD-OIDD Operated Regional Centers Community Based Programs for Individuals with Intellectual and Related Disabilities and Intermediate Care Facilities (IID-ICF). Ability to conduct a variety of monitoring and oversight activities and provide written findings reports and recommendations for improvements. Ability to analyze performance data from Regional Centers and Community Based Programs identify issues and provide technical assistance. Knowledge and investigative skills required to conduct reviews of abuse neglect exploitation (ANEs) as well as critical incidents and deaths.

Employment Contingency:Employment is contingentupon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening to include a drug screening; background record checks (to includefingerprinting) 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 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.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resources 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 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 (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)