State of Florida · 4 months ago
RESIDENTIAL UNIT SPECIALIST FORENSIC - 67056710 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL
Chattahoochee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$35K/yr - $35K/yrThe State of Florida is looking for a Residential Unit Specialist Forensic to join the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. This role is responsible for the custody, personal care, safety, security, and well-being of residents in a secure forensic facility, implementing behavioral programs and ensuring compliance with agency protocols.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Implements and deploys behavioral programs designed for each resident in an appropriate, fair, and impartial manner
Ensures that all activities associated with the residents are documented and filed in the appropriate residence chart in accordance with Agency protocol. Immediately notify the supervisor of any issues associated with the resident(s)
Performs 1:1 Specials in accordance with Agency protocols, ensures that appropriate and required documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner and works with individual resident(s) as assigned or required
Confers with unit supervisors concerning behavioral problems of resident(s) and assists in planning corrective measures
Cooperates with the supervisors of wards or units ensuring that the developmentally disabled are being adequately cared for and are receiving prescribed care and training
Makes daily rounds of the assigned wards or units for safety and sanitation issues and reports findings in accordance with Agency policy or procedure
Maintain Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification and provide program techniques
Qualification
Required
A valid driver's license
Must be able to lift 40 pounds, pull, squat, and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to perform duties that involve direct contact with residents in a secure forensic facility
Certification in the Agency's Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program. Advance training may be required
A pre-employment and annual TB screening
Annual CPR Certification
Knowledge of appropriate business practices and protocols used in the treatment of developmentally disabled persons
Maintain confidentiality of resident information
Assist professionals in implementing prescribed treatment and rehabilitation programs
Observe residents and identify and document changes and/or unusual events which could result in safety and well-being issues
Maintain and update resident records and charts
Work in a team environment and establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff
Effectively and timely communicate and interact with residents and staff
Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Maintain the required certification in the Agency Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program and/or advanced training, as necessary
Apply Crisis Prevention and Intervention techniques
Ensure that developmentally disabled residents are being adequately cared for and receiving prescribed treatment
Identify and give attention to understaffed wards or units and emergency situations
Proving excellent customer service to include compassion for vulnerable and developmentally disabled individuals
Preferred
High school diploma or its equivalent is preferred
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers.
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
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