Day Programs Coordinator: OIDD - Midlands

Full Job Description

Under limited supervision, this position plans, supervises, and coordinates the provision of all Day Program services including all workshops, classrooms, and education services of OIDD-Midlands Center.

• Directs the day-to-day functions of the Day Program department, including but not limited to providing supervision of Day Program staff.
• Manages the operation of the Day Program at Midlands Center through staff leadership and activities associated the the Program Building, Workshop, Recreation, and Car Wash ensuring that consumers are receiving meaningful, appropriate, and stimulating work/activities in a timely manner.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team process for consumers to develop and provide the most appropriate active treatment for each individual.
• Ensures staff training is timely and continuous to enable the ability to provide appropriate consumer services based on federal and state requirements, OIDD directives, and Midlands Center Internal Procedures.
• Keeps Facility Administrator and Assistant Facility Administrator appraised of pertinent information.
• Negotiates and procures contract work from industries for the sheltered workshop areas.
• Performs and/or participates in activities/job duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator and Assistant Facility Administrator.

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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and experience in human services, community outreach or a related field; or a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities; skill in development of active treatment objectives/programs and implementation; ability to interpret federal and state regulations governing an ICF/IID facility; ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with a variety of staff members; knowledge of management techniques; ability to use computer software to perform duties as needed.

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)