<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>About Coastal Regional Center</p> <p>Coastal Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.</p> <p>Under general supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor the employee provides custodial services to assigned building/dorm units. Works independently and keeps supervisor abreast of any issues as it relates to custodial services. May serve as front line supervisor of a small group of custodial workers. Must be able to read and write legibly and able to follow oral and written instructions.</p> <ol> <li> <p>Performs housekeeping duties as required to provide a safe, sanitary, clean, and pleasant environment for the consumers and staff to live and work through a structured cleaning program, maintain units in acceptable condition as outlined by SC Public Health standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains floors in unit by dust mopping, wet mopping, and buffing. Walls, doors, furniture, and beds are to be cleaned as scheduled. Picture frames, furniture, mirrors, and ledges should be dusted daily. Clean restrooms and showers.</p> </li><li> <p>Search, remove, and dispose of debris from outside of unit. Empty cigarette disposals. Keep supply and janitorial closet organized and clean. Issue supplies daily.</p> </li><li> <p>Organize duties to avoid conflict with unit programs. Follow-up in allowed time on inspections of units given by supervision. Coordinate cleaning of entire unit in the event of staff shortage.</p> </li></ol> <p>The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs 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>Experience in custodial, housekeeping or pest control work that is directly related to the area of employment</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial, housekeeping or pest control tasks. Knowledge of custodial, housekeeping or pest control standards and requirements. Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Knowledge of personnel practices in state government. Skill in the use of cleaning tools and equipment. Ability to keep accurate written records. Ability to plan, direct and review the work of subordinates. Ability to train new employees in the proper performance of their duties.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</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.</p> <p>A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.</p>