What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional II / CRCF-McKinney position at SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH?
Job Responsibilities
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, McKinney-Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) – 307 Miller Road, Mauldin, SC 29662.
As the Direct Support Professional II, working under general supervision of the Administrator, assists in the therapeutic care to residents of the Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) operated by DMH CRCF Services. Assists and instructs residents in needs of daily living, i.e., cooking, cleaning, budget planning, etc. Assists treatment team in therapeutic and rehabilitative activities.
Responsibilities for this Direct Care Professional II include but are not limited to:
Associate degree and one year of experience in direct support of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
In this position, you must have the ability to work in a residential facility and be able to work rotational shifts. A valid driver's license and ability to drive a state vehicle is required. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in-writing.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, McKinney-Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) – 307 Miller Road, Mauldin, SC 29662.
As the Direct Support Professional II, working under general supervision of the Administrator, assists in the therapeutic care to residents of the Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) operated by DMH CRCF Services. Assists and instructs residents in needs of daily living, i.e., cooking, cleaning, budget planning, etc. Assists treatment team in therapeutic and rehabilitative activities.
Responsibilities for this Direct Care Professional II include but are not limited to:
- Provides direct care attention to residents and serves as a role model in order to assist residents with their development of skills necessary to transition successfully and function more independently. Observes and records resident’s behaviors. Documents residents' attendance and behavior in accordance with program requirements. Services will be in compliance with SCDMH, DHHS, DHEC, QA, and Corporate Compliance standards.
- Assists residents in medication administration and compliance.
- Assists and coordinates transportation of residents to medical appointments and ensures documentation of appointment is provided to CRCF. Assists and coordinates special activities and routine outing transportation.
- Performs cleaning duties to include but not limited to, sweeping/mopping, cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms, dusting, etc. Cooks' residents' meals.
Associate degree and one year of experience in direct support of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
In this position, you must have the ability to work in a residential facility and be able to work rotational shifts. A valid driver's license and ability to drive a state vehicle is required. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in-writing.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
