Direct Support Manager: OIDD - Saleeby

Job Responsibilities

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.

Serves as the primary point of contact for residents and their families, ensuring they receive the services and interventions necessary to meet identified needs.

Ensures thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of services provided, and ensures programs/training are amended based on progress or newly identified needs/concerns.

Responsible for direct supervision of the assigned personnel in the residential area, developing leadership and supervisory skills, and ensuring appropriate coverage needs to support consumer needs.

Maintains continuous communication with guardians and advocates regarding significant events, including injuries/incidents, training, and health of the individuals with disabilities.

Maintains a safe, orderly, neat, clean environment for consumers, reporting significant events and suspected abuse immediately per Agency and Office policy and procedures.

Performs additional duties as necessary, promoting a supportive and inclusive community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: 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.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

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.
• 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).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $X - $Y, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed.