Campus Support Director: OIDD-Coastal

Full Job Description

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 Campus Support Director 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.

The incumbent will supervise and lead both switchboard employees and Campus Support Coordinators across all three shifts. Expected to be available during licensing/certification, critical weather, drills, et. Required to maintain contact with all levels of the facility, the public, and those who reside at the Regional Center. Performs duties designed to protect the property of assigned Regional Center and the rights of individuals against loss or injury due to disorderly acts, accidents, fires or other hazards. Ensures the health, safety, accountability and developmental needs of the consumers through adherence to the ICF regulations, OIDD directives, and facility internal procedures. Makes routine decisions to maintain normal operations, and as needed or instructed to notify the Facility Administrator/designee.

• Provides leadership and direct supervision of the Campus Support Coordinators and switchboard for the facility.

Assures effective patrolling and monitoring of campus grounds; checks for fires, prowlers, vandalism or other unusual occurrences; makes rounds of buildings/units according to OIDD directives, ICF regulations, and facility internal procedures.

Conducts routine fire drills and emergency medical drills. Participates in Emergency Preparedness; assists in conducting and coordinating required regulatory disaster drills.

Ensures CSCs conduct required fire drills.

Oversees completion of daily log by CSCs to ensure proper documentation of issues arising on each shift is completed (as residential staffing levels; residential staff call-ins/OT/holdovers; issues regarding consumer illness, and/or behavioral episodes; physical plant issues; et.).

Sends communication to appropriate management staff for follow-up on noted deficiencies.

• Provides on the spot correction(s) for noted deficiencies. Assists staff as needed with programmatic issues, especially consumer behavioral issues, in accordance with the consumer's BSP.

Provides direct hands-on individual care to all consumers as needed. Follows sound professional techniques according to agency guidelines, rules and regulations.

Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills.

Monitors and transports consumers to and from programs, activities and off-campus appointments/trips. Ensures the health and safety of each consumer while assigned to a residential building.

May be required to stay over or work an additional shift to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to ensure the safety of consumers.

Contacts Facility Administrator/designee as soon as possible regarding notification following ICF regulations, departmental directives and regional center procedures.

Timely and accurately reports ANE and Critical Incidents to the Risk department and informs/places employees on administrative leave without pay (ALWOP). Contacts local law enforcement as necessary.

• Attends periodic meetings with other Campus Support Coordinators, switchboard operators and executive staff members to facilitate follow up of information, regarding facility procedures, events, policies. Attends training as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator.

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

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in residential/nursing care setting performing administrative and support services activities, or management experience with business and/or leadership roles in federal, state, or private organization settings. A Valid Drivers License.

Qualifications

Ability to provide leadership and direct supervision to the Campus Support Coordinators (CSCs) and Switchboard. Ability to ensure coverage of all shifts. Ability to participate in the Disaster Preparedness Process and conduct annual disaster drills. Knowledge of the methods and techniques for securing buildings and grounds. Ability to maintain peace and decorum. Knowledge of the practices and techniques of safety, security and fire protection. Ability to act quickly and intelligently in emergency situations. Ability to adjust to fluctuating situations. Ability to investigate accidents, disturbances and violations. Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the general public, staff, and consumers. A strong knowledge of Regional Center policies/procedures and Agency and Office Directives. Knowledgeable of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) regulations, Therapeutic Options, CPR, Standard First Aid, and Defensive Driving.

Additional Information

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 State's 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)