Residential Needs Program Coordinator

State of South Carolina

  • Lexington County, SC
  • $52,100-70,300 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
About Our AgencyThe South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is the state's behavioral health and developmental disabilities agency. The department provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions and substance use disorders through a holistic, streamlined and coordinated approach through its three component offices; the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD), the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS).OIDD assists in the planning, developing, coordinating, and funding 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
Job Responsibilities
With limited supervision from the Program Manager, the Residential Needs Coordinator (RNC) is responsible for preliminary review of all residential service requests and changes. The RNC will ensure requests include required documentation and are thorough and complete.
  • Monitors OIDD Residential Service Request mailbox multiple times daily. Provides a preliminary review of all requests and ensures the required information is included and the packet is complete. Requests information missing from the packet. Updates residential service request log multiple times daily.
  • Updates residential moves in the CDSS/STS system upon receipt of notification. Updates SPM to ensure residential moves are accurately tracked. Addresses licensing issues with appropriate staff. Investigates vacancies.
  • Assists with high priority residential placement moves.
  • Serves as a liaison for residential moves from ICF/IID placements and other institutional settings to waiver funded residential services by providing guidance, technical assistance, and monitoring.
  • Maintains OIDD application portal with the current residential vacancy list. Ensures identified vacancies are accurate.
  • Participates and performs other duties as assigned by the Program Manager. Meets division expectations as outlined.
  • Provides training and resources to case managers and residential providers.
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:
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Bachelors degree in health and human services field and relevant program experience.Preferred: Three (3) years experience working within the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) system.Ability to exercise judgment; discretion; maintain effective working relationships; and interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Critical thinking skills and the ability to apply sets of criteria to various situations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and moderate computer skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work within established time frames. Ability to work in multiple data systems and synthesize data from those systems in order to make decisions. Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Ability to prioritize job duties. Ability to think critically and engage in focused listening. Ability to problem-solve thoughtfully and logically while incorporating different perspectives.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.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.
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 Resource 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.

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