What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) position at Whitten Center?
Full-time salaried as well as Full and Part-time temporary positions available!
Weekday temporary pay is $13.00/hr plus shift differentials
Weekend Warrior temporary pay is $19.50/hr plus shift differentials
Whitten Center, located in Clinton, SC is a residential facility of the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. The center serves residents of all ages with developmental disabilities. This position, under direct supervision, provides training and assistance for persons with developmental disabilities.
- Provides active treatment for people with disabilities to increase their functional independence.
- Develops and maintains a small home-like environment for persons within assigned residence.
- Monitors and escorts persons to programs, appointments and off-campus trips.
- Performs and participates in quality and developmental activities as assigned. This position requires feeding, changing diapers, bathing, dressing, etc.
Please also apply on the State Careers Website: careers.sc.gov, search for Whitten Regional Center.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $31,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
We are following CDC and SCDHEC guidelines. We wear masks and social distance in each unit. You must either be fully vaccinated or have an approved DDSN Exemption.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $13 - $20