Facility Administrator (ICF-IID Center Director): OIDD - Pee Dee

Facility Administrator (ICF-IID Center Director): OIDD - Pee Dee

Salary

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

Location

Florence County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

190232

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Pee Dee Regional Center

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply online.

Class Code:

AH50

Position Number:

60014455

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Pay Grade

GEN12

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

This position primarily operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and requires conducting unannounced off-hours and weekend visits.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

About Pee Dee Regional Center

Pee Dee Regional Center is a public Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This center provides a full range of services for over 100 individuals with severe cognitive and physical disabilities with a staff of 300. Pee Dee Regional Center is one of five public ICF-IID operated by the BHDD-OIDD. The city of Florence has a population of about 40,000. It has a rich history and is home to Francis Marion University which has a strong reputation for its academics. In addition to the typical advantages of mid-sized city living, it also is within an hour-and-a-half drive of the coastal metropolitan area of Myrtle Beach and the state capital of Columbia. Cost of housing in Florence is well below the national average and the winters are temperate. In short, Florence offers a good quality of life.

Job Responsibilities

This is a senior leadership position responsible for program management, fiscal management, and oversight of a state operated ICF-IID and supervision/leadership of facility administrative personnel. Program Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assurance of continuous active treatment, promotion of positive health outcomes, continuous staff development and training for all Regional Center personnel, regular engagement with those served and their families or circle of support to ensure satisfaction of services and share opportunities for community integration and living. Responsible for timely communication of changes to federal and state policies and procedures governing ICFs-IID, and other services via contracts or fixed bid solicitations. Perform special projects and assignments improving access and delivery of services to consumers and stakeholders.

This position:

• Provides guidance and supervision to key regional center directors and personnel with responsibilities impacting facility operations. Ensures acumen of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) State Operations Manual provisions, federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to ICFs-IID, and knowledge of community-based service options to promote community integration, inclusion, and successful transition.
• Proactively engages employees to build relationships that create trust, open dialogue, and full transparency; establish roles, responsibilities and expectations with extraordinary clarity; motivate every single employee to take action and connect their duties in a compelling manner with agency mission; assertively engages employees to drive outcomes and overcome adversity, obstacles, and resistance; creates a culture of clear accountability; and makes decisions that are based on productivity, not politics. Develops a deep personal responsibility for all subordinate activity in your area of responsibility and in-still this same mindset with subordinates.
• Develops key performance indicators (KPI) to establish quality and risk management benchmarks. KPI should incorporate human resources, survey data and trends, critical and Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) incidents, capital permanent improvement projects (CPIP), small projects, and analyses of fiscal reports.
• Facilitates organizational and operational uniformity among all Regional Centers as required/needed. Develops Assistant Facility Administrator role, and other senior leadership roles, to align with a uniformed organization structure across Regional Centers.
• Proactively identifies specific improvement projects, develop specific guidance/parameters, specific milestones, final completion time, fix accountability for results, and effectively brief higher-level managers periodically on status.
• Ensures state operated ICFs-IID comply with federal and state labor laws and Department of Labor (DOL) regulations to include but not limited to the Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act (WIOA).
• Conducts frequent walking visits (at least bi-weekly) of resident living areas, workshops, and day service areas to identify needs and ensure delivery of appropriate support and services. Conducts unannounced after-hours visits of facility (bi-monthly) to assure ICF-IID licensing and certification standards are provided as appropriate with identified needs tracked to completion/correction. Assures sufficient unannounced visits by key management staff to support appropriate feedback and identify/correct negative trends. Explores/establishes capacity to provide recurring institutional respite space and emergency stabilization as appropriate.
• Performs special projects and other administrative duties as assigned by Director of Facility Operations.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field of study and at least three (3) years of experience working with people who have disabilities with at least one (1) year of experience in supervision/administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference will be given to seasoned applicants who have: an extensive knowledge of best practices of service delivery to persons with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, advanced leadership skills in guiding a large human services organization, and extensive knowledge of federal ICF-IID regulations.

Additional Comments

About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

EEO Statement: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 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.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed 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 States Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.

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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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• No

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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

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Is your degree major in a human services field? (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Sociology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Development, Nursing, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Rehabilitation Science, Recreation Therapy, or Behavioral Sciences)

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have working with people who have disabilities?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 to 9 years
• 10 or more years

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How many years of experience do you have in supervision and/or administration?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 to 9 years
• 10 or more years

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This position requires unannounced after-hours visits of the facility (at least bi-weekly) to ensure ICF-IID licensing and certification standards are provided as appropriate. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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I acknowledge that, in accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, I may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033

Phone OIDD - (803)898-9600

OMH - (803) 898-8600

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.