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Direct Support Professional I / CRCF Turning Point

State of South Carolina
Richland, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2024
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 position is located at the Department of Mental Health, CRCF Turning Point, 820 Toms Creek Road, Hopkins, SC 29061.

As the Direct Support Professional I, working under general supervision of the House Administrator, working under general supervision of the Administrator, assists 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 for this Direct Support Professional I 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 of residents 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 of residents' meals as needed.
A high school diploma or GED.Ability to work rotational shifts. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must have valid driver's license and the ability to drive a state vehicle.

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.
 
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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