Top 8 Special needs advocate Jobs in Columbia Sc

Statewide Coordinator of Special Needs
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $46,206 - $78,540 a year
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Full-time Direct Support Professional (1st Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs —West Columbia, SC
- From $14.50 an hour
- Online Application
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Dental insurance
- On-the-job training
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Part-time Direct Support Professional (Day Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs —West Columbia, SC
- From $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- On-the-job training
- Employee assistance program
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Vocational Services Job Coach: Midlands
Goodwill Industries Of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc. —Columbia, SC
- $17 an hour
- Extended hours
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
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Full-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs —West Columbia, SC
- From $14.50 an hour
- Online Application
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Full-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs —West Columbia, SC
- From $14.50 an hour
- Online Application
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Dental insurance
- On-the-job training
Quick Apply
Part-time Direct Support Professional (3rd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs —West Columbia, SC
- From $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- On-the-job training
Quick Apply
Part-time Direct Support Professional (2nd Shift)
Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs —West Columbia, SC
- From $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- On-the-job training
Quick Apply

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Statewide Coordinator of Special Needs

State of South Carolina -
Richland County, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$46,206 - $78,540 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Disability support services
Triage
Bachelor's degree
Driving
Clinical interprofessional collaboration
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Medicaid regulations
Medicaid
Care conference participation
Case service coordination
Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination experience
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under limited supervision, appropriately and proficiently develop a succinct internal process for ensuring the optimal treatment services for youth identified as having a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Qualifying Disability (SQD). Interfaces with various agencies involved with youth in order to ensure optimal functioning of juvenile. Serves as the agency's point of contact for juvenile admissions to the Byars Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) and other PRTFs in and out of state.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors and tracks youth who may be identified as having a SMI or SQD and ensures appropriate transfers are made within time frames designated through MOA(s).
Facilitates SMI/SQD staffings as well as other interagency and court-ordered staffings pertaining to youth with special needs in secured facilities.
Provides written documentation of all staffings, visits, and collaborative efforts to meet the needs of youth.
Serves as the lead point of contact for DJJ involved youth who meet criteria for a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF).
Participates in staffing and collection of pertinent information needed to secure appropriate referrals to the Byars PRTF.
Serves as a liaison with the Office of Mental Health, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Social Services, and Disability Rights South Carolina, related to youth with special needs.
Provides insight to agency leadership on best practices concerning youth with a SMI/SQD.
Coordinates and collaborates with the Byar’s PRTF, Office of Mental Health, and Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for the care of youth who meet PRTF level of care.
Monitors the referral process, service delivery, and outcomes of justice involved youth placed at the Byar’s PRTF and other PRTFs.
Provides and coordinates training on the special needs population and how to understand the inclusion process for Facility staff quarterly.
Provides training to external partners regarding the unique needs of SCDJJ youth who meet SMI/SQD criteria.
Provides training to SCDJJ staff on admission criteria and referral process for access to the Byar’s PRTF. Follows up on inquiries and ensures appropriate referrals are expedited through the referral process.
Provides prompt feedback to referral source on information needed, missing, and if referrals are not appropriate, or do not meet criteria, educate referral source on criteria.
Prepares and maintains monthly reports summarizing justice involved youth’s referrals, placement, and billing in a PRTF.
Monitors and processes cost share placements not covered by youth’s MCO.
Must participate in the review and revision of mutual Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) and SCDJJ Policies and Procedures related to youth who meet criteria for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) and/or a Serious Qualifying Disability (SQD).
Must be available, both during and after business hours, as needed, regarding justice involved youth placed in a PRTF.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of the justice, mental health, and social services practices for juveniles.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, juveniles and relevant agencies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Expertise in dealing with special needs cases preferred.
Must be able to advocate for and facilitate interagency staffing to ensure a youth’s mental health needs are addressed at all aspects of a youth’s involvement in the juvenile justice system.
Must be able to triage youth’s needs and hold self and others accountable for the development and delivery of service provision to youth.
Must have a working knowledge of Medicaid requirements for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Some overnight travel for training as needed.

Must be able to drive and travel throughout the state.

Must be able to physically lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

A master's degree and at last five (5) years' experience working with the juvenile justice, mental health, or social service population. Must have experience with the coordination of multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health, dental, and life insurance
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days of sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

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