Direct Support Professional I (CRCF Turning Point)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking aDirect Support Professional Iwho 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.

• Adhere to SCOMH and DHEC written rules regulations policies and procedures. Ensure the health and safety of individuals with mental illness. Provide direct hands-on individual care. Provide guidance to residents in the development of activities of daily living skills to include but not limited to brushing of teeth bathing hair care manicuring dressing and toileting. Engage residents in daily group activities. Complete all required documentation in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Assist residents in medication administration and compliance.
• Assist in the transportation and monitoring of residents during all medical appointments community programs and activities. Obtain documentation of appointments that are given after clinical PCP appointments provided to CRCF to ensure medical and physical compliance.
• Perform CRCF cleaning duties to include but not limited to sweeping/mopping cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms dusting etc. Assist in the preparation of residents meals as needed.

• A high school diploma or GED.

• Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds; ability to see hear at normal volumes stand walk reach pull stoop and bend.
• Ability to perform basic administrative task operate office equipment and accurately communicate.
• Must have physical ability to work with individuals that may be physically aggressive mentally unstable or medically fragile.
• Must be able to work in a residential facility or assisted living home.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire employees must:

• Be able to work rotational shifts.
  
• Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have valid drivers license and ability to drive a state vehicle.

The 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.

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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• 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)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.