Dorchester County Board of Disabilities is seeking Direct Support Professionals.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provide support and ensure health, safety and accountability for persons with intellectual disabilities. Implement consumer directed support plans that include and enhance community integration, independence, self-determination, independence, and assist with improving activities for daily living.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; may be required to perform physical restraint of individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors; ability to perform heavy lifting and lifting of adult individuals as necessary; ability to move intermittently throughout the work day; sitting, standing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and lifting with possible frequent repetitive motions; possible physical interventions with individuals who are upset and combative.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to relate to and work with intellectual disabled individuals; is involved with personnel, visitors, and individuals under all conditions and circumstances; ability to communicate effectively with individuals served, families, co-workers, and visitors; is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; is willing to work in other positions as needed; maintain a liaison with individuals served, their families, support departments and other pertinent agencies; is subject to working in and out doors, and may be subject to various temperature and weather conditions; is subject to working in loud environments and around equipment that may potentially cause bodily harm; may be subject to working with hazardous equipment or chemicals.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Provides effective training, guidance, assistance and supervision to residents in areas such as personal hygiene and independent living skills while maintaining a safe environment.
Provides assistance to individuals with medication administration as directed by a physician, document assistance in individual’s medical file. Check medication Drop Sites. Count Controlled meds daily on each shift. Complete medication sign off sheet daily. Use proper codes while documenting medications.
Count cash on hand each shift as applicable.
Assist consumers in cooking well-balanced meals (as appropriate) in accordance with suggested menu. Follow Special diets as prescribed.
Provides transportation to/from community sites as directed from Residential Coordinator and Residential Director.
Ensures required supervision is maintained for all individuals during assigned work hours.
Maintains and use agency owned equipment in compliance with agency policies at all times.
Ensure the rights of the consumers are upheld at all times; ensure that consumers are treated with dignity and respect. Facilitate independence in accordance with mutually agreed upon levels of supervision.
Maintains documentation on residents training objectives, both formal and informal. Collects data as recommended on days per month electronically on THERAP.
Implements behavior support plans/guidelines as written; documents behavior on General Event Reporting on THERAP. Document on T-logs as appropriate.
Assist in the transfer of non-ambulatory individuals to wheelchairs, shower, toilet or other furnishing (may require lifting individuals without the assistance of additional staff or mechanical devices).
Performs routine housekeeping tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors, washing clothes and dishes, making beds; other housekeeping tasks as needed.
Conducts fire drills as scheduled, completing required documentation.
Follow activity calendar as chosen by the consumers. Plan and participate in leisure activities with individuals on a regular basis. Encourage Community Integration.
Provide assistance and training with individuals to manage their funds in accordance with SCDDSN guidelines, and consumer wishes.
Attend Staff Meetings as scheduled. Conduct House Meetings with consumers to discuss choices, rights, and upcoming activities and community events.
Attend mandatory training and also other training opportunities as they are offered.
Complete consumer property inventory on a Quarterly basis in accordance with policy.
Complete Travel Trip Logs along with vehicle checklists as required.
Other duties as assigned by management staff.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to speak and write the English language in a legible understandable manner; ability to deal tactfully with others and treat the individuals in services with dignity and respect; ability to make independent decisions; ability to relate harmoniously to co-workers.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Some experience working with people with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Certificate/License: None

Other: Valid SC Driver’s License

GREAT BENEFITS: SC Stater Retirement, State Health Benefits, Annual/Sick Leave, Holidays.

AT WILL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION DORCHESTER DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex or any other status protected by law. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED OR MARKED AS N/A. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISCARDED **DO NOT WRITE “SEE RESUME`” ON THE APPLICATION**

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full name

Last, First, Middle

Email Address

Current Street Address

Street, City, State, Zip, Since (Mo/Yr)

Home Phone

Work Phone (optional)

EDUCATION

High School Attended

Did you earn a diploma/GED?

If Yes above from where?

College Attended (optional)

College Areas of Study (optional)

Degree/Certification/Diploma? (optional)

Graduate School Attended (optional)

Graduate Areas of Study (optional)

Graduate Degree? (optional)

Trade | Business or Other School (optional)

Certification/Diploma? (optional)

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Position Applied For: (optional)

Date You Can Start Work:

Do you Prefer:

Can You Work:

Are you at least 21 years of age?

Are you available to work overtime when necessary?

Have you been made aware of essential functions of the job you are applying for?

Do you understand the job requirements?

Are you on layoff and subject to recall?

Do you have any relatives working at the Board?

Have you had a valid driver’s license for at least three years?

Please list any special skills you may have that relate to the position applied for: (optional)

Please list any professional licenses; designations; certifications; etc. that may relate to the position applied for. Include date granted; name of granting organization and any other relevant information: (optional)

If you answer “YES” above you must provide dates of proceedings; the court where the proceedings occurred; a statement of the accusation against you; and the final disposition of the case(s). (optional)

Have you ever been dismissed (fired) from any job; or resigned at the request of your employer; or while charges against you or an investigation of your behavior were pending? You must answer “YES if the mater was later resolved with any form of settlement or severance agreement; regardless of its terms.

“YES” answer to the following question will not necessarily result in denial of employment. The Board will consider all the circumstances, including the date and nature of events which have led to the actions described below. Your written explanation will assist the Board in determining your eligibility, qualifications, and suitability for employment. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

If you answer “YES” you must provide the date of termination of employment - the name | address | and telephone of the employer(s) and statement of the alleged reasons for termination. (optional)

If Yes (optional)

Have you ever had any license of any kind revoked or suspended or have you in any way been sanctioned by or is any charge or complaint now pending against you before; any licensing or other regulatory agency or body; public or private?

If you answer “YES” you must provide the dates of proceedings | name | address and telephone number of the agency or body where proceedings took place; a statement of the accusations against you and the final disposition. (optional)

Are you now being investigated for any alleged misconduct or other alleged grounds for discipline by any licensing or other regulatory body or by your current or any previous employer?

If you answer “YES” you must provide the name; address and telephone number of the employer or licensing body and statement of the accusations against you. (optional)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

May we contact your present employer?

Have you ever been employed by DCBDSN?

If Yes above - give prior name employed under (optional)

Please list below your last three employers beginning with the most recent:

Most Recent Employer Name

Business Name, City & State

Most Recent Employer Phone

Most Recent Employer Information

Next Most Recent Employer Name

Business Name, City & State

Next Most Recent Employer Phone

Next Most Recent Employer Information

3rd Most Recent Employer

Business Name, City, State

3rd Most Recent Employer Phone

3rd Most Recent Employer Information

4th Most Recent Employer (optional)

Business Name, City, State, Zip, Phone

4th Most Recent Employer Information (optional)

4th Most Recent Employer Phone (optional)

LIST 3 REFERENCES

Reference #1

Name, Address, Phone

Reference #2

Name, Address, Phone

Reference #3

Name, Address, Phone

APPLICANT’S STATEMENT

Please read the following statements carefully before submitting the application: 1) I certify that the information set forth in this application is true and complete. I understand that any falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of facts on this application, my resume, or on any document used in the hiring process will be cause for denial of employment or immediate termination of employment, regardless of when or by whom discovered. 2) I authorize the Board to investigate all statements contained in this application for any employment-related purpose. Specifically, I authorize the Board to contact the listed references and former employers, and I authorize the listed references and former employers to provide you with any and all applicable information they may have. I hereby release the references and former employers from any liability for any information they may give to you. 3) I UNDERSTAND THAT, IF HIRED, MY EMPLOYMENT WILL BE AT-WILL, MEANING THAT EITHER I OR THE BOARD CAN END THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY OR NO REASON. Also, I understand that no manager or supervisor is authorized to make any assurance or promise to me of continued employment. 4) I understand that any employment offer is contingent upon my providing, within three (3) working days of employment, valid proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

I have read and understand

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AT WILL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION DORCHESTER DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

LIST 3 REFERENCES

APPLICANT’S STATEMENT