Job Description
Job ID: 31865
Agency: Department of Human Services/South Dakota Developmental Center
Location:Redfield, SDSalary: $17.99 -$23.49 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: GE or GF
Closing Date: 7/9/25
About us:
The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, which works together on the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.
SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
Our Benefits Include:
- 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
- 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
- Flexible Benefits - Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
- Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
- 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
- Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
- Employee Wellness Program
- Continued Education/Training Opportunities
Click to view additional benefits information: https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/index.html .
Job Summary:
This is a weekend position Sat-Mon; 630 a.m.-7 p.m..; 12 hours shifts with benefits with the Department of Human Services - South Dakota Developmental Center. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit https://www.dhs.sd.gov/en/south-dakota-developmental-center .
The Scheduling Coordinator I provides daily/weekly scheduling from the master schedule for direct care staff, keeps daily tallies and creates reports due to sick leave, personal leave and hospital coverage. This position also runs the switchboard, deciphers and types responder logs, maintains equipment, orders supplies, processes and computes the daily facility census, and provides information and assistance to staff in emergency situations. Along with above the Scheduling Coordinator II will also:
- Enter 6-week schedule format in OnShift software
- Does a few of supervisory duties when supervisor is on VL or sick.
- Works ahead of time to fill openings in the schedule to avoid shortages
- Updates employee e-mail addresses and phone numbers
- Changes passwords in OnShift
The Scheduling Coordinator II In addition to the above provides six week and daily scheduling for direct care, clerical and higher-level staff such as registered nurses, occupational and recreational therapists and social workers. This position also keeps daily shift tallies, reviews and verifies employee overtime forms, and creates reports. Must be fluent with scheduling software and Microsoft Office. The Scheduling Coordinator II also assists in updating staff addresses and phone numbers and helps track visitor's log.
Classification and payrate will be dependent upon work experience and qualifications. Duties in the higher classifications will be similar; however, project complexity and oversight may change.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
- facility routine;
- basic social skills;
- principles of basic human behavior;
- safety procedures and practices;
- basic health care;
- protective health measures;
- physical and emotional needs of people served.
Ability to:
- be a positive role model;
- make effective decisions in emergencies;
- lead the people in assigned tasks;
- provide academic guidance;
- follow established policies and procedures;
- carry out procedures of teaching or treatment plans with people served;
- accurately observe and report individuals' behavior and other responses to treatment;
- establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and persons served;
- provide work direction to staff regarding methods to assist people with developmental disabilities as needed;
- prepare and disseminate staff schedules daily for areas or units and adjusts schedules to accommodate sick and annual leave and ensure adequate staff coverage for all units; and,
- prepare routine reports.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1TQ
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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