What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Support Coordinator position at State of South Carolina?
About Our Agency
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:
- intellectual disability and related disabilities
- autism spectrum disorder
- traumatic brain injury
- spinal cord injury and similar disability
About Saleeby Center
Saleeby Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Hartsville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Job Functions:
- At the beginning of each shift, obtains residential coverage levels from each Residential Administrator providing assistance with campus wide coverage, ensuring each building is properly staffed according to DHEC standards. Monitors coverage levels throughout each shift to ensure adequate staffing is maintained.
- Patrols and monitors campus grounds; checks for fires, prowlers, vandalism or other unusual occurrences; makes rounds of buildings/units according to DDSN directives, ICF regulations, and facility internal procedures. Conducts routine fire drills and emergency medical drills.
- Completes daily log of issues arising on each shift, documenting important events (such as residential staffing levels; residential staff call-ins/OT/holdovers; issues regarding consumer illness, and/or behavioral episodes; physical plant issues; etc.). Sends communication to appropriate management staff for follow-up on noted deficiencies.
- Provides on the spot correction(s) for noted deficiencies. Assists staff as needed with programmatic issues, especially consumer behavioral issues, in accordance with the consumer's BSP.
- Provides direct hands-on individual care to all consumers as needed. Follows sound professional techniques according to agency guidelines, rules and regulations. Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills. Monitors and transports consumers to and from programs, activities and off-campus appointments/trips. Ensures the health and safety of each consumer while assigned to a residential building. May be required to stay over or work an additional shift to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to ensure the safety of consumers.
- Contacts Facility Administrator /designer as soon as possible regarding notification following ICF regulations, departmental directives and regional center procedures. Timely and accurately reports ANEs and Criticals to the Risk department and informs/places employees on administrative leave without pay (ALWOP).
- Attends periodic meetings with other Campus Support Coordinators, switchboard operators and executive staff members to facilitate follow up of information, regarding facility procedures, events, policies. Attends training as appropriate.
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
· 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
· 15 days sick leave per year
· 13 paid holidays
· Paid Parental Leave
· Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
· State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
A high school diploma and management experience with business and/or leadership roles in federal, state, or private organization settings.
Must have Driver's License. Knowledge of the methods and techniques for securing buildings and grounds. Ability to maintain peace and decorum. Knowledge of the practices and techniques of safety, security and fire protection. Ability to act quickly and intelligently in emergency situations. Ability to adjust to fluctuating situations. Ability to investigate accidents, disturbances and violations. Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the general public, staff, and consumers. Must have a strong knowledge of Regional Center policies/procedures and DDSN Directives. Must be knowledgeable of ICF regulations, Therapeutic Options, CPR, Standard First Aid, and Defensive Driving EEO Statement: SC DDSN provides 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.
Record Check: Criminal background check will be conducted by SLED, FBI, and DSS Child Registry that indicates no record of conviction, child abuse or neglect. Employment would also be contingent on your passing a pre-employment drug test. DDSN reserves the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information, including opinions of previous employer or colleagues that 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 DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold 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, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
College Transcripts: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are required to provide an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific time frame required by that area, after hiring.
Driving Record: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.
Salary : $38,985 - $55,559
