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Case Manager – Midlands:

Full time Case Managers needed to provide services to people with developmental disabilities (intellectual disabilities/related disabilities/autism) and/or head and spinal cord injuries in the Midlands area of SC.

– Applicant must possess a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university, and have at least one (1) year of experience working with people with disabilities and special needs.

All interested persons should submit a completed application to 301 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29210 or email to rldsnb@aol.com.

Resumes without applications will not be accepted.

It is important that applications show all experience in working with people with disabilities and special needs, incomplete applications may be rejected. EOE

Case Manager – Charleston Area:

Full time Case Managers needed to provide services to people with developmental disabilities (intellectual disabilities/related disabilities/autism) and/or head and spinal cord injuries in the Charleston area of SC.

– Applicant must possess a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university, and have at least one (1) year of experience working with people with disabilities and special needs.

All interested persons should submit a completed application to 301 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29210 or email to rldsnb@aol.com.

Resumes without applications will not be accepted.

It is important that applications show all experience in working with people with disabilities and special needs, incomplete applications may be rejected. EOE

Case Manager – Upstate/Clemson/Seneca/Pickens:

Full time Case Manager needed to provide services to people with developmental disabilities (intellectual disabilities/related disabilities/autism) and/or head and spinal cord injuries in the Upstate area of SC.

– Applicant must possess a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university, and have at least one (1) year of experience working with people with disabilities and special needs.

All interested persons should submit a completed application to 301 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29210 or email to rldsnb@aol.com.

Resumes without applications will not be accepted.

It is important that applications show all experience in working with people with disabilities and special needs, incomplete applications may be rejected. EOE

Step Ahead Early Interventionist – Midlands/Southeast:

Step Ahead is currently seeking full-time Early Interventionists.  Our Early Interventionists work closely with families to help their children to reach developmental milestones. Early Interventionists provide developmental instruction for parents/caregivers and their children with disabilities and special needs .

Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Need at least a Bachelor’s degree in:

Requires either 1 year experience in early childhood education, OR 1 year experience working with infants and toddlers, OR 1 year experience working with children age birth to 5 years with disabilities.

Great Benefits – Retirement, Medical Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave and more options.  All interested persons should submit a completed application to 301 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29210 or email to rldsnb@aol.com.  Applications can be obtained at the agency’s office or online at www.rldsn.org.

Resumes without applications will not be accepted. It is important that applications show all experience, incomplete applications may be rejected.

EOE

Step Ahead Early Interventionist – Orangeburg County:

Step Ahead is currently seeking full-time Early Interventionists.  Our Early Interventionists work closely with families to help their children to reach developmental milestones. Early Interventionists provide developmental instruction for parents/caregivers and their children with disabilities and special needs .

Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Need at least a Bachelor’s degree in:

Requires either 1 year experience in early childhood education, OR 1 year experience working with infants and toddlers, OR 1 year experience working with children age birth to 5 years with disabilities.

Great Benefits – Retirement, Medical Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave and more options.  All interested persons should submit a completed application to 301 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29210 or email to rldsnb@aol.com.  Applications can be obtained at the agency’s office or online at www.rldsn.org.

Resumes without applications will not be accepted. It is important that applications show all experience, incomplete applications may be rejected.

EOE

Step Ahead Early Interventionist – Charleston:

Step Ahead is currently seeking full-time Early Interventionists.  Our Early Interventionists work closely with families to help their children to reach developmental milestones. Early Interventionists provide developmental instruction for parents/caregivers and their children with disabilities and special needs .

Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Need at least a Bachelor’s degree in:

Requires either 1 year experience in early childhood education, OR 1 year experience working with infants and toddlers, OR 1 year experience working with children age birth to 5 years with disabilities.

Great Benefits – Retirement, Medical Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave and more options.  All interested persons should submit a completed application to 301 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29210 or email to rldsnb@aol.com.  Applications can be obtained at the agency’s office or online at www.rldsn.org.

Resumes without applications will not be accepted. It is important that applications show all experience, incomplete applications may be rejected.

EOE

Early Intervention Supervisor

Step Ahead is currently seeking to provide program oversight and lead a growing team of Early Interventionist. EIS will direct family training and service coordination for children with developmental disabilities.

Need at least a Bachelor’s degree in:

Requires either 1 year experience in early childhood education, OR 1 year experience working with infants and toddlers, OR 1 year experience working with children age birth to 5 years with disabilities and 1 year of case management experience.

Great Benefits – Retirement, Medical Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave and more options.  All interested persons should submit a completed application to 301 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29210 or email to rldsnb@aol.com.  Applications can be obtained at the agency’s office or online at www.rldsn.org.

Resumes without applications will not be accepted. It is important that applications show all experience, incomplete applications may be rejected.

EOE

How To apply

This is how you can apply

Please feel free to apply to the Richland/Lexington Disabilities and Special Needs Board at any time. To apply, download one of the forms below, fill it out and deliver or send it to:

301 Greystone Blvd
Columbia, SC 29210

This requires that you have an Adobe Reader (free download from Adobe)
*the PDF version has been formatted with fields so you can type your responses and then print your application.

Community Training Home I Caregiver

A Community Training Home I (CTHI) is a specialized community based residential program. It is funded by the state, organized by Richland/Lexington Disabilities and Special Needs Board, and carried out by people like you.

Caregivers in the CTHI Program invites someone with a disability or special needs into their home to offer them a family-like living environment. The goal is for the person served to receive the care and support he/she needs to help them live as independent as possible.

Maybe you want to help but you do not have the time to care for someone full time, there is also a need for Respite Caregivers. Respite Caregivers homes are licensed to provide short-term alternative placement for individuals while their caregiver have a break.

Some requirements:

  • Must be 21 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Complete a full background check
  • Ten-year driving record
  • 2 step TB Skin test
  • A physical/mental examination
  • A Home Study/Walk-through
  • 40+ hour training to be Licensed as well as annual training to remain in compliance

Some responsibilities of a Caregiver (full time) or Respite Caregiver (part time):

  • A caregiver must provide a “homelike” environment, this means the person served must be included in things as if they were a member of the family.
  • A caregiver must attend to the health of the person served, this includes taking the individual to doctor visits, maintaining his/her specific diet, and any other medical care needed.
  • Caregivers are responsible for assisting the person served with managing their finances.
  • Caregivers and Respite Caregivers will be required to follow Richland/Lexington Disabilities and Special Needs Board policies and procedures as outlined in DDSN Residential and Licensing Standards.

Compensation for providing a loving and inviting home environment for the people we serve:

  • Full time Caregivers receive a monthly Stipend and Room and Board payment for each person served living in the home.
  • Respite (Alternative Placement Caregiver) is paid either an hourly rate for any care under 8 hours or a daily rate for stays longer than 8 hours in a 24-hour period.

 

If you are interested in becoming a CTHI Caregiver or Respite Caregiver, and would like more information, please contact Michele Armstrong, Rich/Lex DSN Board Residential Coordinator. You can reach her by email: MArmstrong@rldsn.org or by phone at 803-603-2850.

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