Salary: $0.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 160307
Agency: Department of Mental Health-Central Office
Opening Date: 02/28/2024
Closing Date: 6/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UZ01/EC53
Position Number:: 00000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Normal work schedule will be discussed during interview.
Pay Band: Band 3
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED
*** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This is a TEMPORARY Part-Time, HOURLY PAID position
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Pathways-Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF), 5640 Lower Richland Blvd, Hopkins, SC 29061.

As the Direct Support Professional II, working under general supervision of the House Administrator, you will assist in the care to residents of the Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) operated by DMH CRCF Services. Assists mentally ill individuals with caring for themselves in areas of activities of daily living. Reports significant events and suspected abuse immediately according to agency policy and procedures.
Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional II include but are not limited to:

• Adheres to SCDMH and DHEC written rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ensures the health and safety of individuals with mental illness. Provides direct hands-on individual care. Provides guidance to residents in the development of activities of daily living skills to include, but not limited to: brushing of teeth, bathing hair care, manicuring, dressing and toileting. Engages residents in daily group activities. Completes all required documentation in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Assists residents in medication administration and compliance.
• Assists in the transportation and monitoring ofresidents during all medical appointments, community programs and activities. Obtains documentation of appointments that are given after clinical/PCP appointments provided to CRCF to ensure medical and physical compliance.
• Performs CRCF cleaning duties to include but not limited to sweeping/mopping, cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms, dusting etc. Assists in the preparation residents' meals as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

An associate degree and one year of experience in direct support of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Comments

The selected candidate must have general knowledge of individuals that are psychiatrically impaired. Knowledge of basic safety practices. Physical ability to work with individuals that may be physically aggressive, mentally unstable or medically fragile. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to operate office equipment and to perform basic administrative tasks . Ability to work in a residential facility or assisted living home. Ability to work rotational shifts. Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, walk, and to lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Possess a valid driver's license and ability to drive a state vehicle is required.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide 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.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other that Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL be grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an associate degree and one (1) year of experience in direct support of persons with mental, intellectual or developmental disabilities, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid SC driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• SC State jobs portal/jobs.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, etc.) - Please specify.

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If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:
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If you answered "Other" for question #6 above, please indicate from where below:
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Are you willing to accept a Temporary, hourly paid position if selected?

• Yes
• No

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