Direct Support Prof. Day Program

3 weeks ago


Conway, United States Horry County Disabilities & Special Needs Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Who we are:

Ability Beyond Barriers, formerly Horry County Disabilities and Special Needs, is a non-profit organization providing services and support to individuals with intellectual and related disabilities, head and spinal cord injuries, and autism in Horry and surrounding counties. We work collaboratively within our community to develop a comprehensive network to enhance the lives of the people we serve.

Who you are:

A person committed to serving our individuals by providing person-centered care to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and related disabilities, head and spinal cord injuries, and autism. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference. No experience is required

Examples of supports provided:

  • Carries out programmatic activities with participants such as class instructions, development of vocation, community living, socialization, functional academic skills, and use of leisure time, according to individual habilitation plans.
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and achieving participant program goals and objectives.
  • Documents participants’ progress through daily and monthly progress notes.
  • Supplies requested assessment information.
  • Maintains daily training area attendance and turns in to appropriate person.
  • Maintains appropriate participant supervision and provides for the safety and well being of participants at all times.
  • Attending annual individual habilitation meetings, staff meetings, and training as needed.
  • Follows and adheres to all established operational schedules, i.e., participants, general, etc.
  • Reports to immediate supervisor for participant training instructions/problems.
  • Reports to program coordinator for non-training/educational, i.e., leave, grievances, etc.
  • Ascertains proper vehicle maintenance is performed. Maintains vehicle cleanliness, safety, daily vehicle log and first aide sheet.
    1. Maintains program training supplies/equipment/needs.
    2. Responsible for monies (cash/checks) coming in through receipt book.
    3. Fills out purchase request for supplies/needs and submits to immediate supervisor.
  • Maintains assigned equipment.
  • Restrains participants when necessary using techniques approved by HCDSN and SCDDSN.
  • Performs hygiene tasks for participants, i.e., changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, and bathing participants. Also feeds participants or assists with feeding.
  • Transports participants to and from program site and other designated locations as necessary. Operates center vehicles according to center and state guidelines.
  • Performs other assigned duties as requested by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Required to stand throughout the course of the workday during program activities.
  • Required to operate all equipment associated with the training site that is being worked in.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and participants.
  • Ability to understand, follow and record instructions, both written and verbal.
  • Knowledge of developmental disabilities and handicaps.
  • Possess current driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Ability to assist participants in wheelchairs, i.e., transferring participants, pushing/pulling wheelchairs.

Minimum Training and Experience:

  • A high school diploma or GED with one year experience working with the mentally retarded preferred and a valid driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $13.72 per hour worked, 30 hours per week.
  • Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, and 13 Paid Holidays. Accrual of paid time off and paid holidays begins after the employee's 31st day of full-time employment. The accrual amount for Annual and Sick Leave increases with years of service. Within a full-time employee's first year, two weeks of annual leave and one week of sick leave accrues.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage is available through the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority. Coverages offered for Employee Only, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child(ren), and Full Family. A list of premiums is available through the Human Resources Department.

All full-time employees are required to participate in the State Retirement Systems Pension Program. The current percentage contribution is 9% per pay period. The South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority also offers 401k plans.



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