HUMAN Services Senior Sup - f/c - SES - 67044076 APD/ DDDP

Human Services Senior Sup-F/C - Ses - 67044076 Apd/ Dddp

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Agency for Persons with Disabilities Position: Human Services Senior Supervisor F/C- SES Position Number: 67044076 Salary Range: $1,504.00- $1,692.31 BIWEEKLY

This posting may close before the posted closing date. Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. The benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave benefits, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more! Paid maternity and parental leave is also available.

The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics. This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency's mission.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

Program Overview

The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program operates on the campus of Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee and at Sunland in Marianna under the auspices of The State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) is dedicated to empowering persons with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to acquire the skills and supports that will prepare them for success in their future environments.

Position Summary

Duties of a Human Services Senior Supervisor include managing and directing all operational aspects of the individual ward and or facility during the entire respective shift. Individuals assigned to this position are responsible and accountable for the health, safety, security and well-being of residents and staff assigned under their respective supervision and/or facility/ward as directed by the Residential Services Director FC SES or Human Services Administrator FC SES. Manages and supervises the daily ward operation and direct care staff engaged in the custody and care of vulnerable persons who are intellectually challenged. Assumes full administrative responsibility for the facility on an assigned shift and ensures emergency, safety, hygiene, and other conditions are sufficient to maintain quality client services and care. Functions as a role model for residents to reinforce the behavioral and social skills required to be successful in integrating into community and/or residential environments. Evaluates behaviors of individual residents and provides feedback to the treatment teams and subordinate staff to ensure that behavioral programs are implemented and documented in a consistent manner. Provides consultation and feedback to the treatment teams with respect to recommendations and/or modifications to the behavioral program based on interaction, observation and/or communication with the resident. Functions as the team leader in the absence of the Residential Services Director FC SES or Human Services Administrator FC SES and assumes a leadership role in mentoring new employees. Assists the Residential Services Director FC SES or Human Services Administrator FC SES in the deployment of new policies and procedures and/or protocols and behavioral program updates. Directs the implementation and deployment of behavioral programs designed for each resident in an appropriate, fair and impartial manner. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that all policies are followed, managing and communicating on-going program changes, and collecting and recording all required data in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures that all activities associated with the resident are documented in chronological order in accordance with agency protocol with all relevant facts which includes who, what, when where and why. Ensures all associated documents are timely and accurately filed in the resident charts. Initiates appropriate management action to address and notify behavioral teams of any issues associated with the resident that are unusual and/or may require follow up and further investigation. Ensures that all required administrative documents/forms are completed and forwarded to the appropriate management personnel in a timely and accurate manner. Works in partnership and coordinates as appropriate with medical, security, rehabilitation, and support coordinator personnel to effectively and efficiently manage and direct the daily operation of the respective ward and/or facility. Works in partnership with the Human Resources Office to timely address and resolve all personnel related issues. Makes rounds to observe services provided to residents and compliance with operating procedures. Plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees. Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings. Monitors, in-services, motivates and directs staff in areas of job performance. Completes employee's performance evaluations and performance expectations within established timeframes as required. Assists in the hiring process of staff, including but not limited to, participating in the interview process, making recommendation(s) for hire. Recommends corrective and/or disciplinary actions as necessary. Completes all required training. Monitors and tracks to ensure assigned staff complete required training. Maintains timesheet, ensuring accuracy and submits timely in accordance with policy and procedure. Reviews and approves timesheets as required. Monitors all time and attendance to ensure all coverage levels are met, reviews and addresses areas of concern with staff and management as required. Performs other related duties as required.

The Work You Will Do

DDDP is a forensic facility working with individuals with disabilities in a secure setting. These individuals have been adjudicated by the courts as incompetent to proceed to trial and have significant behavioral and psychiatric issues. DDDP provides rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to the individuals served which allows for a smooth transition back into a non-secure residential or community setting.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of behavior modification. Knowledge of the principles and practices used in the treatment of clients. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Knowledge of problem-solving techniques. Ability to develop, coordinate and promote behavior modification programs for clients. Ability to counsel relatives and visitors of clients. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to supervise people. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid driver's license.
• An associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing, education, or a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science and two years of experience involving the application of behavior modification principles; OR -A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing, education, or a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science; OR -Experience as described above that can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• At least one year of supervisor experience.
• Compassion for vulnerable and developmentally disabled individuals.
• MANDT at the Advanced level is required unless the incumbent requests reasonable accommodation supported by an annual medical certification. Incumbent is required to submit to pre-employment TB screening and on an annual on-going basis as prescribed by DDDP.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and/or resident information. This specific standard is mission critical as the Agency is entrusted with information about employees and residents which is protected by HIPAA and other federal and state laws. The Agency's ability to maintain and protect confidential information has a direct relationship to our ability to gain and maintain the public's trust.
• Based on the duties and essential functions of this position, incumbents will be required to spend a minimum of 75% of work time performing duties which involves direct contact with residents in a forensic facility.
• Incumbent is required to submit to pre-employment TB screening and on an annual on-going basis as required by DDDP. This position requires lifting, pulling and squatting.

Additional Information

We are dedicated to empowering persons with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial, and to acquire the skills and supports that will prepare them for success in their future environments.

Recruiting Contact: Jodi NeSmith Recruitment Manager- Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program & Pathways Agency for Persons with Disabilities Telephone: (850) 793-7075 Email: jodi.nesmith@apdcares.org

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history within the month and year, to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and "see resume" will not be considered an acceptable response. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

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