Direct Support Professional (DSP) I-Transportation OIDD-Coastal

• Drives a vehicle on/off campus to transport individual(s) to various destinations and doctors appointments.
• Performs light maintenance on vehicles such as checking brakes cleaning vans and straightening Qstraints.
• Practices safety rules as they apply to the operation of the vehicle such as using Qstraints on the adaptive van.
• Performs DSP duties to include but not limited to assisting with the needs of the consumers transporting consumers to other events not related to a doctor appointment working overtime as needed and other duties as warranted.
• Responsible for reporting significant events and suspected abuse immediately per agency policy and procedures.
• Responsible for following all Agency policies and procedures and may be required to perform additional duties as required.

A High School Diploma or GED.

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 intermediate care facility. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.

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