<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>$1,000.00 Sign - On Bonus Available!</p> <p>About Pee Dee Regional Center</p> <p>Pee Dee Regional Center is an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>This position provides treatment, care, and training of individuals in their care. Transports residents on and off campus to designated areas such as classrooms and various medical/dental appointments.</p> <ul> <li>Drive a vehicle on/off campus to transport individual(s) to various destinations and doctors' appointments. </li><li>Perform light maintenance on vehicles such as checking brakes, cleaning vans, and straightening q'straints. </li><li>Practice safety rules as they apply to the operation of the vehicle such as using q'straints on the adaptive van. </li><li>Performs DSP duties to include but not limited to assisting with the needs of the consumers, transporting consumers to other events not related to a doctor appointment, working overtime as needed, and other duties as warranted. </li><li>Responsible for reporting significant events and suspected abuse immediately per agency policy and procedures. </li><li>Responsible for following all Agency policies and procedures and may be required to perform additional duties as required. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:</p> <ul> <li>15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year. </li><li>15 days sick leave per year </li><li>13 paid holidays </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance </li><li>State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>A high school diploma or GED, and experience transporting individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Ability to perform basic administrative tasks. General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge of basic safety practices. Ability to accurately communicate. Ability to utilize a computer. Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, and walk. Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting or intermediate care facility. Ability to transport consumers. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 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.</p> <p>EEO Statement: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 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.</p> <p>Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.</p> <p>We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment 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.</p> <p>Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood 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.</p> <p>State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.</p> <p>Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.</p> <p>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 will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.</p>