What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional I - Transportation position at State of South Carolina?
About Coastal Regional Center
Coastal Center is a residential facility of the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. The Center serves residents of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Under direct supervision of Shift Supervisor/Program Coordinator I, provides treatment, care, and training of individuals the incumbent will transport residents on and off campus to designated areas such as classrooms and various medical/dental appointments.
1. Transport consumer to and from designated area on campus such as dental appointments, classroom, etc.
2. Drive a vehicle on/off campus to transport individual to various destinations and doctors' appointments.
3. Perform light maintenance on vehicles such as checking brakes, cleaning vans, and straightening Q'straints.
4. Practice safety rules as they apply to the operation of the vehicle such as using Q'straints on the adaptive van.
5. Other duties to include but not limited to working as DSP to assist with the needs of the consumers, transport consumers to other events not related to a doctor appointment, working overtime as needed, and other duties as warranted.
This position is eligible for up to $3.50/hour shift differential for applicable shifts!
Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates will be distributed after one, six, and twelve months of successful continuous Full-Time employment.
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
Requires frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Some positions may require the ability to travel.
EEO Statement: 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.
Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.
We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which 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.
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.
Supplemental Questions: 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.
A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Salary : $33,280
