OPS Residential M&L Specialist - 67923338

OPS RESIDENTIAL M&L SPECIALIST - 67923338

This is an OPS regional position responsible for reviewing all residential licensing applications received and processing of applications within required timeframes as well as issuance of approved licenses and denial of licensing applications per guidelines.

The Work You Will Do:

• Receives new licensing application and review for completeness. Complete review of the application and approve or deny the application within 90 days of receipt of a complete application including issuance of the license. Notify deficiencies noted in the applicant's documentation or observance during the site visit in writing.
• Complete the Central Abuse Hotline Records Search (CAHRS) form for each licensing application received to ensure the licensee or applicant does not have verified findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Ensure that the licensee or applicant has provided documentation to verify that the licensee or application has checked the FDLE sex offender/predator database to determine if there are any registrants within a one-mile radius of the licensed/proposed licensed home. At time of site visit, verify that all employees of the applicant/licensee have been notified of all registrants within the one-mile radius and have signed and dated the FDLE printout.
• If the home is applying to be licensed to serve individuals with mobility issues, verify at time of initial site visit or renewal site visit that the home meets the accessibility needs of the current residents.
• Ensure that all personnel records are reviewed prior to initial licensure and annually as part of the license renewal process using the Personnel Record Checklist.
• Create and update all licensing information in APD systems including APD iConnect.
• Assist in Disaster Planning activities as assigned.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience with monitoring or conducting quality assurance activities.
• Valid Driver’s License or other efficient means of transportation to travel to community locations to conduct monitoring and licensing visits.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Licensing requirements for residential group homes, Microsoft Office Programs, State rules and regulations.
• Ability to: Travel for work purposes, Use Microsoft Office Programs.
• Demonstrate Skills in: Ensuring compliance with state rules and regulations.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit.

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, and "see resume" will not be considered an acceptable response.

Salary Range: $18.75 Hourly

Position Summary: This is an OPS regional position responsible for reviewing all residential licensing applications received and processing of applications within required timeframes as well as issuance of approved licenses and denial of licensing applications per guidelines.