Residential Needs Program Coordinator I

 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

Job Responsibilities: 

Maintains the Residential Service Request Log.  

Tracks response times for residential service requests to ensure decisions are made promptly and within required time frames.   

Provides administrative support to the Residential Needs Team.

Delivers written communication of decisions within two business days of determinations.  

Generates and oversees report database in Access for all components of residential needs tracking for the agency.  

Maintains and uploads residential needs list and vacancy report to the DDSN application portal on a weekly basis. 
 
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director. Meets division expectations as outlined. 

State Minimum Requirements: This position requires a high school diploma and relevant program experience.  

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.This position requires the ability to track, manipulate and analyze data using Excel, Access and other programs.  A general knowledge of DDSN programs and excellent organization skills are required.  Must have good time-management skills and be able to understand and meet the time frames for the Residential Needs process.  

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 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 : $38,985 - $55,559