Direct Support Manager OIDD Midlands

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 a Direct Support Manager who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes 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.

Under the direction of the Residential Director this position:

• Serves as the Direct Support Manager/Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) of an assigned residential area of an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD.

• Ensures that each individual receives those services and interventions necessary to meet identified needs in accordance with active treatment standards on a daily basis.

• Provides thorough accurate and timely documentation of services provided. Maintains documentation in compliance with Agency and Office written rules regulations and policies. Ensures that programs/training are amended based on progress or newly identified needs/concerns.

• Actively develops Direct Support Professional III leadership and supervisory skills to enable effective training supervision and retention of assigned personnel. Proactively engages employees to build relationships that create trust open dialogue and establish 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 -house managers work on the schedules with assistance as needed.

• 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 events.

• Monitors consistency among external/internal programs and disciplines to ensure that any discrepancies or inconsistencies between programmatic medical dietary and vocational aspects of consumers assessments and programs are resolved.

• Promotes a safe orderly neat clean environment for consumers. Reports significant events and suspected abuse immediately per Agency and Office policy and procedures.

• Performs additional duties as necessary.

Bachelors degree in a human services field including but not limited to: sociology special education rehabilitation counseling psychology Registered Nurse licensure or Doctorate of Medicine Osteopathy. Two years of related experience providing professional or direct services including at least one year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.

Knowledge of Federal and State regulations. Ability to perform basic administrative tasks. General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge of basic safety practices. Ability to accurately communicate. Ability to utilize a computer. Ability to bend stoop lift push pull reach and walk. Ability to work in a group home home-like setting or ICF. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability to supervise subordinates.

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)