NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Direct Support Professional (DSP) II: OIDD - Whitten
Laurens County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37K/yr - $37K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to join the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. This role focuses on providing compassionate care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring their safety and assisting them in daily living skills.
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Responsibilities
Ensures health and safety of each consumer while following the prescribed behavior support plan (BSP), dining protocol, lifting protocol, and training and service programs as outlined in their individual support plan
Provides guidance and mentoring to entry-level Direct Support Professionals on an on-going basis
As an essential employee, will be required to work overtime to ensure consumer safety and supervision depending on various activities and hazardous weather conditions
Reports to duty as outlined in policy and procedures and assumes accountability of the assigned individual(s)
In accordance with Agency and Office guidelines, rules, and regulations, follows sound professional techniques while providing direct, hands-on individual care to all consumers as needed
Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills
Transports and monitors consumers to and from off campus appointments, programs, and activities
In accordance with ICF-IID active treatment standards, implements training and service programs as outlined in the individual support plan, assists with daily activities, and engages consumers in group activities
In keeping with the individual support plan, completes timely and accurate data collection and/or assessments
Maintains documentation in compliance with Agency and Office policies and procedures
Provides input and engages as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
Participates in team meetings and scheduled staff meetings as required
Responsible for reporting significant events and suspected abuse immediately per Agency and Office policies and procedures
Ensures safe, orderly, neat, clean environment for all consumers
Responsible for following all Agency and Office policies and procedures and may be required to perform additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma or GED
Three (3) years of experience working with Individuals with Disabilities and Special Needs
Preferred
Administrative abilities and general knowledge of intellectual disabilities
Basic computer skills to include the use of Therap and SCEIS Central for time and leave purposes (Electronic Documentation System)
Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and basic safety practices
A valid Driver's License
Physical abilities including lifting, pushing, standing, stooping, kneeling, and running
Ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments for certain periods of time
Benefits
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
Retirement benefit choices
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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