Senior HUMAN Services Program Analyst - 67015177

Senior Human Services Program Analyst

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. Join APD's TACACHALE and be part of the team that makes a difference – not just a living, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

Salary Range: $39,366.60 - $43,303.26/annually $1,514.10 - $1,665.51/bi-weekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provides after-hours monitoring and oversight of residential facility to ensure compliance with federal, statewide, and facility standards, regulations, protocols, and operating procedures.
• Consults with the Center Monitors, home managers, and/or shift supervisors to coordinate home staffing ratios and resolves after-hours staffing issues and concerns.
• Develops corrective action plans and trains staff on their implementation based on active treatment, infection control, housekeeping, data recording, mealtime/snack monitoring, rounds and inventory reports.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and follow-up of appropriate action plans related to cited deficiencies secondary to Agency for Health Care Administration audits.
• Conducts assigned timekeeper duties. Completes actions to include but not limited to the review of timesheets. Gathers data and submits reports to Facility Management to ensure accurate pay warrants.
• Monitors to ensure training and oversight to direct care staff on infection control policies and procedures to include respiratory precautions and isolation protocols with a focus on sanitizing the environment and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Assists staff with residents' active treatment to include but not limited to bathing, dining, physical and nutritional management, and general daily routine.
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet the needs of the facility and performs related duties as required and assigned by supervisor or administration.

Position Requirements:

• A valid Florida Driver's License. If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver's license must be obtained within 30 days.
• Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience working with or providing services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to include at least one (1) year providing leadership as part of a management team.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to operate computer programs such as Microsoft Office or other office related software.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.
• 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.
• All applicants should complete the online application process.
• Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

Retiree Notice: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Direct Deposit Program: As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

Background Screening Requirement: It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

Special Requirements: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Drug Free Workplace: THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 112.0455, F.S., DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Veterans' Preference: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.