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About Our Agency
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:

• Autism spectrum disorder
• Intellectual disability and related disabilities
• Spinal cord injury and similar disability
• Traumatic brain injury

About Midlands Regional Center

Midlands Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Columbia, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Under limited supervision of the Health Support Director, plans, implements, directs and evaluates nutrition/dietary services.

Determines nutritional needs of residents by utilizing assessments and medical record updates. Informs physicians and healthcare providers of any nutritional inadequacies, and make recommendations for correction of the problem.

Coordinates with DMH to ensure diet plans are developed; and with nutritional supply for alternatives foods and supplements. Adjusts food preferences when applicable.

Attend pertinent and required nutritionally related meetings both with DMH and campus wide. Maintain registration status.

Design and conduct in-service training programs for staff. Assist in developing and reviewing written policies and procedures, in cooperation with the facility MCIP's and DDSN directives. Perform routine dining room inspections to assist in maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Plans and conducts nutritional programs, workshops, trainings and in-services for personnel and special groups.

Ancillary functions: Reviews and signs food service bill. serves as back-up to patient records representative for dispersing administrative admission and discharges.

Other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement: SC DDSN 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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements: Pursuant to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule (IFR), the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) has established COVID-19 vaccination requirements and exemptions for staff who provide any care, treatment, or other services in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID). You may contact Human Resource for further information or review SCDDSN Directive 413-11-DD.

Record Check: Criminal background check will be conducted by SLED, FBI, and DSS Child Registry that indicates no record of conviction, child abuse or neglect. Employment would also be contingent on your passing a pre-employment drug test. DDSN reserves the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information, including opinions of previous employer or colleagues that cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: All new employees are required to complete (2) step PPD testing 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, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

College Transcripts: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are required to provide an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific time frame required by that area, after hiring.

Driving Record: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

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.

SC DDSN is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DDSN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.