Residential Manager: Coastal Autism Residential Operations

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and supervises the delivery of all services for the individuals served by Autism Residential Operations in assigned location.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and updates individualized Residential Plans for each resident. Complete Annual Assessments, Supervision Plans, Individual Support Plan (ISP) Programs and ISP Data in coordination with Residential Support Plan. Develop and review progress, provide supervisor with quarterly progress report (additional reports as needed). Attend program meetings and ensure appropriate staff, parent/guardian, service coordinator, day and other providers, other stakeholders and individuals participate in the planning process.
• Maintains compliance standards for Licensing, Contract Compliance, Residential Observations, Fire Marshal Health/Safety and Sanitation, Medication Technician/Medication Administration and other Autism Residential/agency directives, polices, practices and assignments.
• Maintains Community Training Home-II (CTH) and Supervised Living-II (SLP) residences according to agency directives, compliance, policy and practice standards.
• Provides support to all full time and part time staff to ensure implementation of all plans and objectives. Plans and conducts training for staff on accountability, licensing, contract compliance, fire marshal, residential observations and medication technician reviews, and documentation of agency forms to ensure compliance standards are met. Maintains staffing levels to ensure efficient and appropriate scheduling on shifts for CTH homes. Supports SLP residents where applicable, providing services according to service provider appropriation.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, Registered Nurse licensure, or Doctorate of Medicine Osteopathy. One (1) year of related experience providing professional or direct services, including experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.

Must maintain a valid Drivers License in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Federal and State regulations. 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 ICF. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability to supervise subordinates.

Additional Comments

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. 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.

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.

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.

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 Resources 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 will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)